skim through (something)
To read, review, or present something quickly or superficially, typically by only reading or covering certain parts of it. ... He skimmed through the problems the project had faced, focusing instead on the progress they had made.
What does it mean to skim through?
To go through something hastily. verb. 12. To read something hurriedly without being attached to details.
How do you skim through a passage?
How to Skim Text
- Know what you want. ...
- Read vertically as well as horizontally. ...
- Think like the author. ...
- Preread before you start skimming. ...
- Try to detect the main idea in the introductory paragraphs. ...
- Read the first sentence in each paragraph. ...
- Don't necessarily read complete sentences. ...
- Skip examples and proofs.
