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skimming
skim·ming S5487750 (skĭm′ĭng)n.1. A portion that has been skimmed from a liquid.2. An embezzlement fraud in which the information on a credit card is copied, usually when the owner uses the card to make a purchase, and is then loaded onto a fake card to be used fraudulently.skimming (ˈskɪmɪŋ) nthe act of not declaring income so as to avoid paying taxskim•ming (ˈskɪm ɪŋ)
n. the practice of concealing income or profits so as to avoid paying taxes, fees, etc. [1400–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  skimming - the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquidremotion, removal - the act of removing; "he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy" | | 2. | skimming - reading or glancing through quicklyskimreading - the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message; "his main reading was detective stories"; "suggestions for further reading" | | 3. | skimming - failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on itlarceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International" | | 4. | skimming - the act of brushing against while passinggrazing, shavingtouching, touch - the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights" |
Translationsskimming
skim the surface (of something)To do, engage with, or understand something to only a minimal or superficial degree. I know you feel like you know everything about philosophy now, but this introductory course only skims the surface. Jack never felt satisfied devoting his time and attention to one thing, so instead he's skimmed the surface of a number of hobbies and interests.See also: skim, surfaceskim off1. Literally, to scoop or scrape something off the surface of something, especially a liquid. A noun or pronoun can be used between "skim" and "off." Be sure to skim off the fatty foam as your stew cooks. Please use the net to skim leaves and other debris off the surface of the pool each morning.2. By extension, to take funds, especially illegally or deceitfully, from another source in small increments. A noun or pronoun can be used between "skim" and "off." The CEO has been accused of skimming money off from his employees' pensions funds to pay for his personal trips around the world. The sales assistant skimmed off money from the till for years before she was finally caught.See also: off, skimskim over (something)1. Literally, to glide or skip over or across the very top of some surface or thing. The stone skimmed over the surface of the pond. The ball skimmed over the catcher's mitt, allowing the batter to get to first base.2. To read, review, or present something quickly or superficially, typically by only reading or covering certain parts of it. I only had time to skim over your report, but I like what I've seen so far. He skimmed over the problems the project had faced, focusing instead on the progress they had made.See also: over, skimskim through (something)To read, review, or present something quickly or superficially, typically by only reading or covering certain parts of it. I only had time to skim through your report, but I like what I've seen so far. He skimmed through the problems the project had faced, focusing instead on the progress they had made.See also: skim, throughskim something off (of) something and skim something off 1. Lit. to scoop something off the surface of something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) The cook skimmed the fat off the stew. The cook skimmed off the fat. 2. Fig. to remove a portion of something of value, such as money, from an account. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) The auditor was skimming a few dollars a day off the bank's cash flow. Kelly skimmed off a few dollars each day.See also: off, skimskim offv.1. To remove some floating matter from a liquid: They use a net to skim the cranberries off the surface. They skim off the dross before pouring the metal into molds.2. To appropriate some money illegally or dishonestly: The dictator skimmed off over $1 million from international donations and deposited it in personal bank accounts. The company was skimming money off its employees' paychecks and using it to cover losses.See also: off, skimskimming
skimming[′skim·iŋ] (hydrology) Diversion of water from a stream or conduit by shallow overflow in order to avoid diverting sand, silt, or other debris carried as bottom load. Withdrawal of fresh groundwater from a thin body or lens floating on salt water by means of shallow wells or infiltration galleries. skimmingCopying credit or debit card data (account numbers, PINs, expiration dates) during legitimate transactions in order to make unlawful ones later. In a restaurant, when waiters take the customer's card away to authorize the transaction, it is very easy to jot down the number or run the card through a reader.
Skimming Hardware
Skimming devices can be placed over card readers at ATMs and gas pump terminals. Casual users may not notice that the reader has an unusual shape or is larger than normal, which indicates a skimmer is being used. See EMV.
Pay-at-table Terminals
In Europe, wireless mobile terminals are widely used to authorize the card in front of the customer. However, they are not found in the U.S. because the machines are generally not set up for signatures. In addition, American diners may feel intimidated telling the waiter how much of a tip to include.skimming
skimmingIn health care, the practice of a for-profit corporation entering the market, attracting the business of patients who can pay, and avoiding treating the indigent.Skimming
Skimming1. The act of stealing a person's credit card information on an electronic device and transferring the information to a different card. It may occur during a normal business transaction. For example, if one uses a credit card to make a purchase, the person handling the card may surreptitiously swipe the card through another electronic device that copies the information contained on it. The skimmer then transfers the information to another card.
2. The act or practice of stealing a small amount of money from a company, especially over a long period of time, so that it adds up to a large amount. One example is a worker neglecting to ring up a sale and simply keeping the money. A more sophisticated example involves a banker stealing a few fractions of a cent each time a transaction occurs. Over time, this can add up to a great deal of money.skimming
Related to skimming: Price skimmingSynonyms for skimmingnoun the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquidRelated Wordsnoun reading or glancing through quicklySynonymsRelated Wordsnoun failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on itRelated Words- larceny
- stealing
- theft
- thievery
- thieving
noun the act of brushing against while passingSynonymsRelated Words |