shadowing

[ shad-oh-ing ]

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.

Other Words From

• self-shadow·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shadowing¹

shadow + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The incident- known as a quick reaction alert - is not uncommon and involves RAF crews shadowing Russian military aircraft near UK airspace.

From BBC

She quickly rose up the party's ranks, shadowing roles at the Treasury, Work and Pensions, and the Cabinet Office.

From BBC

“I’m shadowing and watching Quinta’s every move — because that’s what I want to do, too, is wear all of the hats.”

From Los Angeles Times

But two Chinese coast guard ships started shadowing them Wednesday night, according to Hizon and the Philippine coast guard.

From Seattle Times

She later got a certificate in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania before shadowing physical therapists in England who applied the field to childbirth.

From Seattle Times

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