What is the meaning of browsing?

noun

  • Reading superficially or at random.
  • The act of feeding by continual nibbling.

verb

  • Shop around; not necessarily buying.
    • usage: "I don't need help, I'm just browsing"
  • Feed as in a meadow or pasture.
    • usage: "the herd was grazing"
  • Look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular.
    • usage: "browse a computer directory"; "surf the internet or the world wide web"
  • Eat lightly, try different dishes.
    • usage: "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"
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