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   skim

   /skɪm/

   verb

   • 1. remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid: "as the scum rises, skim it off" Similar removetake offscoop offspoon offladle offcream
   • ▪ remove a substance from the surface of (a liquid): "bring the stock to the boil, then skim it to remove any foam"
   • ▪ steal or embezzle (money), especially in small amounts over a period of time: informal "she was skimming money from the household kitty"
   • ▪ fraudulently copy (credit or debit card details) with a card swipe or other device.
   • 2. go or move quickly and lightly over or on a surface or through the air: "he let his fingers skim across her shoulders" Similar glidemove lightlyslidesailplanescudskatefloatcoastaquaplaneskid
   • ▪ pass over (a surface), nearly or lightly touching it in the process: "we stood on the bridge, watching swallows skimming the water"
   • ▪ throw (a flat stone) low over an expanse of water so that it bounces on the surface several times: "he bent to pick up a small pebble, skimming it across the glittering water" Similar throwtossflingcastpitchbounceskip
   • 3. read (something) quickly so as to note only the important points: "he skimmed the report" Similar glance throughflick throughflip throughleaf throughthumb throughread quicklyscanlook throughhave a quick look atrun one's eye overdip intobrowse throughOpposite pore over
   • ▪ deal with or treat (a subject) briefly or superficially: "she skimmed over her meeting with Roger—it had suddenly become rather difficult to speak of him" Similar mention brieflymake only brief mention ofpass over quicklyskate overgloss overskipOpposite elaborate on

   noun

   • 1. a thin layer of a substance on the surface of a liquid: "a skim of ice"
   • 2. an act of reading something quickly or superficially: "a quick skim through the pamphlet"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘remove scum from (a liquid)’): back-formation from skimmer, or from Old French escumer, from escume ‘scum, foam’.

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   How do you skim effectively?

   • To skim effectively, there must be a structure to get the information you need without reading every word. 1. Read the first few paragraphs in detail to get an idea of what will be discussed.

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   Is skimming a problem?

   • Skimming is also a problem in some countries. Skimming is the act of installing a fake device in lieu of the real card reader. When you insert your card to the fake reader, it will collect your PIN and other data and they will be able to take control of your money.

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   Do you know how to skim & scan?

   • People who know how to skim and scan are flexible readers. They read according to their purpose and get the information they need quickly without wasting time. They do not read everything which is what increases their reading speed. Their skill lies in knowing what specific information to read and which method to use. What Is Skimming?

   Skimming and Scanning | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSKIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SKIM definition: 1. to move quickly just above a surface without touching it: 2. to throw a flat stone horizontally…. Learn more.

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     SKIM meaning: 1. to move quickly just above a surface...

   • Znaczenie Skim, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SKIM definicja: 1. to move quickly just above a surface...

   • Skim: Polish Translation

     SKIM translate: prześlizgnąć się (po), muskać, zbierać,...

   • Skim: Indonesian Translation

     SKIM translate: mengambil kepala susu, meluncur, membaca...

   • Skim: Thai Translation

     skim translate: ช้อนเอาไขมันที่ลอยเป็นฝ้าออกจากของเหลว,...

   • Skim: French Translation

     SKIM translate: parcourir, raser, écrémer, dégraisser,...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › skimSkim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SKIM is to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance. How to use skim in a sentence.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySKIM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SKIM meaning: 1. to move quickly just above a surface without touching it: 2. to throw a flat stone horizontally…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSKIM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. to remove floating material from the surface of (a liquid), as with a spoon 2. to glide smoothly or lightly over.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › skimSkim - definition of skim by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (tr) to remove floating material from the surface of (a liquid), as with a spoon: to skim milk. 2. to glide smoothly or lightly over (a surface) 3. (tr) to throw (something) in a path over a surface, so as to bounce or ricochet: to skim stones over water. 4.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › skimMeaning of skim – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SKIM definition: 1. to move quickly, and almost or just touch the surface of something: 2. to remove something from…. Learn more.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › skimSKIM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    to take up or remove (floating matter) from the surface of a liquid, as with a spoon or ladle: to skim the cream from milk. to clear (liquid) thus: to skim milk. to move or glide lightly over or along (a surface, as of water): The sailboat skimmed the lake.