skim over

/skɪm ˌoʊvər/
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Other forms: skimming over; skimmed over; skims over

Definitions of skim over
  1. verb
    move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
    synonyms: skim
    see moresee less
    type of:
    touch
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
  2. verb
    read superficially
    synonyms: skim
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    type of:
    read
    interpret something that is written or printed
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