What is the meaning of shadowing?

noun

  • The act of following someone secretly.

verb

  • Follow, usually without the person's knowledge.
    • usage: "The police are shadowing her"
  • Cast a shadow over.
  • Make appear small by comparison.
    • usage: "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"
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