Meaning of skimming in English

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  2. Noun
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  1. Noun

    skimming

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    1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

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  2. 2. reading or glancing through quickly

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  3. 3. failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it
  4. 4. the act of brushing against while passing

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  • « He has only half learned the art of reading who has not added to it the more refined art of skipping and skimming. »
    Arthur Balfour

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