Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skim-read

verb

/skɪm rɛd/

Definition

To read quickly, focusing on the main ideas without paying attention to every word.

Examples

She skim-read the report to find the most important points.
Students often skim-read their textbooks before exams to recap crucial information.
The busy executive skim-read his emails to prioritize the most urgent ones.

Meaning

Skim-reading involves scanning through a text to get a general sense of the content, typically used to gather information or to assess whether the material is relevant.