What does skimming mean?
Skimming means present participle and gerund of skim.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of skim.
aluminium skimmings
sorghum syrup skimmings
I was forced, too, to wonder if my previous world-views had not been too pallid, too superficial, and altogether too 'rational' — mere skimmings or skatings on the surface of reality[…]
What will be the unintended adverse effects of changes in payment? Will patient “skimming” lead to worse access for complex patients?
Use skimming when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Skimming means present participle and gerund of skim.
Common synonyms include skim, grazing, shaving.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
aluminium skimmings
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