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 Word Forms

• self-shadow·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shadowing¹

shadow + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Some just stand there looking calm, some move around wildly and others spend a good chunk of time shadowing the fourth official.

From BBC

Missing moment: “Mikey was brilliant, because she had done so much research, spending time at that club and shadowing dancers, that she understood what each of her interactions would be,” Baker says.

From Los Angeles Times

A navy spokesperson said the shadowing operation lasted five days and ended on New Year's Eve.

From BBC

The only hands-on training she had had was twice shadowing the testing process.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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