skewing

American  

[skyoo-ing] / ˈskyu ɪŋ /

noun

1. a process of removing excess gold leaf from a stamped surface.

2. skewings, the gold leaf so removed.

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Etymology

Origin of skewing

First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

From a tactical standpoint, the setup suggests the risk/reward is skewing toward a near term bounce rather than renewed downside.

From Barron's

Colorectal cancer was the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. last year — and the toll is now skewing younger.

From Los Angeles Times

In the U.S., demand is skewing heavily toward the more expensive Pro and Pro Max models — a development that could lift Apple’s average selling price and boost its margins.

From MarketWatch

In the U.S., demand is skewing heavily toward the more expensive Pro and Pro Max models — a development that could lift Apple’s average selling price and boost its margins.

From MarketWatch

If you click on one post about a topic, suddenly that viewpoint appears everywhere you look, skewing your view of reality.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• crosswise
• oblique
• slanted