skewing
Americannoun
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a process of removing excess gold leaf from a stamped surface.
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skewings, the gold leaf so removed.
Etymology
Origin of skewing
First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Since the indexes are weighted by market cap, migrations prevent large companies from dramatically skewing the performance of indexes meant for smaller companies.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
It didn’t capture trade in services — only goods, skewing the numbers substantially.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Experts said that YouGov's methodology - gathering data from volunteers who received cash rewards for their time - left it vulnerable to "bogus respondents" skewing the data.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
“Weinerville’s” second season saw the show move to weekday afternoons, but by then the Nickelodeon demographics began skewing older and “Weinerville” was moved to weekday mornings before school.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
I braced my feet farther apart when it felt like the ground was skewing to the left.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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