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  • present participle of shadow.
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shadowing

American  
[shad-oh-ing] / ˈʃæd oʊ ɪŋ /

noun

Cytology, Histology.
  1. a method of enhancing the visibility of the surface features of a specimen for electron microscopic viewing by spraying it from one side with a coating of metal atoms.


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Etymology

Origin of shadowing

shadow + -ing 1


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The latest measurements suggest that conventional nuclear shadowing by itself is not enough to account for the observed pattern.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026

Early-career employees learn crucial skills from shadowing colleagues and networking, so those without an in-person office are struggling to grow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

She was still shadowing a more senior member of staff when the choking incident occurred.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

The documentary team immersed itself in the 2022 McDonald’s All-American Games, shadowing two boys and two girls throughout the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

After a quick shower I hurried to the kitchen, Fig shadowing my lead.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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