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shadowing

/ˈʃædəʊɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shadowing mean?

noun, verb

The act of following or accompanying someone or something, often in order to learn or observe. (In phonetics, the sound or movement of the lips, tongue, etc. that is made when speaking a word.)

Example

"The student was assigned to shadowing the doctor for a week to gain experience."

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