skimming

noun

skim·​ming ˈski-miŋ How to pronounce skimming (audio)
: that which is skimmed from a liquid

Examples of skimming in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skimming was in the 15th century

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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimming. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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