skim-read

Definitions

To read a text quickly to get a general overview or the main ideas.

To glance through written material, focusing only on key words or headings to extract essential information.

Examples

I had to skim-read the long report to find the key statistics before the meeting started.

It is often better to skim-read a textbook chapter first to get an overview of the main concepts.

She managed to skim-read the entire article in just a few minutes while waiting for the bus.

Synonyms

browse scan glance leaf through dip into skip peruse

Antonyms

study analyze examine scrutinize read thoroughly pore over investigate