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skim over

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. skim, skim oververb

    read superficially

  2. skim over, skimverb

    move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of

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  1. skim over

    To "skim over" refers to quickly reading or loosely examining something without going into depth or focusing on the details. It could also denote giving only cursory attention to something or superficially going through a process or matter.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of skim over in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of skim over in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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