noun
skimming
Skimming (noun) means a thin layer taken off the top of something.
noun
1
A thin layer taken off the top of something.
2
The movement or action of gliding over a surface.
3
(informal) Skimboarding, as a sport.
4
(informal, business) Short for price skimming.
"What will be the unintended adverse effects of changes in payment? Will patient “skimming” lead to worse access for complex patients?"
— Bernard Lo, Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians (2013)
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Etymology
Formed from skim and -ing.
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What is the meaning of skimming?
"skimming" (noun) means a thin layer taken off the top of something.
What is another word for skimming?
Other words for "skimming" include grazing, shaving, skim.
What are the different meanings of skimming?
"skimming" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thin layer taken off the top of something; 2. The movement or action of gliding over a surface; 3. (informal) Skimboarding, as a sport.
