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Skimming Definition & Meaning

skimming
noun
  1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
  2. reading or glancing through quickly
  3. failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it
  4. the act of brushing against while passing

"Skimming" in song lyrics

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  • "card skimming"
    AOL — AOL
  • "desktop themes skimming"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does skimming mean?
the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid reading or glancing through quickly failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it the act of brushing against while passing
What part of speech is skimming?
Skimming is a noun.
How many definitions does skimming have?
Skimming has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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