skimming

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
  2. noun reading or glancing through quickly
  3. noun failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

Etymology

From skim + -ing.

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