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 Definitions of skimming  [ˈskɪm ɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'skimming' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) skimming
the practice of concealing income or profits so as to avoid paying taxes, fees, etc.

Etymology:  (1400–50)

Definition of 'skimming' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) skimming
the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

2. (noun) skim, skimming
reading or glancing through quickly

3. (noun) skimming
failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

4. (noun) grazing, shaving, skimming
the act of brushing against while passing


Definition of 'skimming' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) skimming
the act of one who skims

2. (noun) skimming
that which is skimmed from the surface of a liquid; -- chiefly used in the plural; as, the skimmings of broth

3.  skimming
of Skim



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