Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skimming
verb
/ˈskɪmɪŋ/
Definition
The act of reading or glancing through a text quickly to get the main ideas or an overview without focusing on detail.
Examples
- She was skimming through the newspaper to catch up on the latest news.
- Before studying the chapter in detail, he spent a few minutes skimming the headings and subheadings.
- The student practiced skimming to improve her reading speed and comprehension.
Meaning
Skimming refers to a reading technique used to get a general sense of a text’s content and main points without reading every word carefully.
Synonyms
- Scanning
- Glancing
- Reading quickly
- Browsing
