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Term: Skimming

Definition:

Skimming is the act of quickly glancing over or reading through a text or piece of information to get a general idea of its content.

Sense 1 - Verb:

To skim (verb):

- To skim a book means to read it quickly, looking over the main points or sections.

- To skim can also refer to the act of glancing swiftly over the surface of a liquid to remove floating material or impurities.

Sample Sentence:

"I didn't have much time to complete the assignment, so I decided to skim the textbook to get a general understanding of the topic."

Sense 2 - Noun:

Skimming (noun):

- Skimming can refer to the act of fraudulently obtaining credit card or personal information by copying the data from the magnetic strip of a card.

- In the context of cooking, skimming can also mean the process of removing accumulated fat or foam from the surface of a cooking liquid.

Sample Sentence:

"Identity thieves used skimming devices to steal credit card information from unsuspecting customers at the ATM."

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