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scraping

/ˈskræpɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does scraping mean?

noun, verb

The act of removing or gathering up unwanted or discarded material, or the process of automatically extracting data from websites or documents. In computing, the process of automatically extracting data from websites or documents.

Example

"The company specializes in metal scraping and recycling."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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