What does shadowing mean?
Shadowing means The effect of being shadowed (in the sense of blocked), as from a light source or radio transmission..
Shadowing
/ˈʃædəʊɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
The effect of being shadowed (in the sense of blocked), as from a light source or radio transmission..
Definitions by Sense
- The effect of being shadowed (in the sense of blocked), as from a light source or radio transmission.
- The situation where a person repeats speech immediately as they hear it (usually through earphones).
- (espionage) Secretly or discreetly tracking or following someone, keeping under surveillance.
- A faint representation; an adumbration.
- (computing) The technique of copying ROM contents to RAM to allow for shorter access times. The ROM chip is then disabled while the initialized memory locations are switched in on the same block of addresses.
- (education) A work experience option where students learn about a job by walking through the work day as a shadow to a competent worker.
- present participle and gerund of shadow
Example Sentences
There are […] in savage theology shadowings, quaint or majestic, of the conception of a Supreme Deity.
Synonyms for shadowing
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Word Forms
- shadowings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shadowing?
Common synonyms include tailing, following.
What is the opposite of shadowing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shadowing in a sentence?
There are […] in savage theology shadowings, quaint or majestic, of the conception of a Supreme Deity.
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