skimmed

Meanings

• Verb

  To read a text quickly, taking in the main points but not necessarily every detail.

  - "I'll skim this article before the lecture to get an overview."
  - "Have you skimmed the instructions before starting the project?"

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Variants

List of all variants of skimmed that leads to same result
skim , skimmed , skimming , skims , semi-skimmed milk , skim milk , skim milks , skimmed milk , skim off , skimmed off , skimming off , skims off

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'to test the quality of milk by allowing it to settle and then skimming the cream off the top.'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Skimming is an effective reading strategy for saving time when dealing with large texts.

2. Skimming is a crucial skill for students, as it helps them quickly grasp the main concepts of their course materials.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. scan: Related concept: Scanning is a similar reading strategy, but it focuses on finding specific information in a text.

2. skim-reading: Related concept: Skim-reading is a technique used to quickly understand the main ideas in a text.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'skimmed' is used metaphorically to describe a quick and superficial understanding of a topic.

How to Memorize "skimmed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of skimming: Imagine yourself quickly reading the main points of a text.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'skimmed' with the idea of quickly understanding the main points.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Skim Milk' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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