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thin-slicing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.12 in modern English

Syllables
thin-s-lic-ing
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process or ability of making quick (and often accurate) inferences about the state or characteristics of someone or something based only on minimal information or experience (“thin slices”).

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of thin-slice

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

thin slice thin-slice

Frequently Paired Words

thin slice thin-slice

Questions

What does thin-slicing mean?
The process or ability of making quick (and often accurate) inferences about the state or characteristics of someone or something based only on minimal information or experience (“thin slices”).

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