shadowing — The practice of following and observing someone closely to learn from them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The practice of following and observing someone closely to learn from them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃædoʊɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 누군가를 가까이서 따라다니며 관찰하여 배우는 실습
Korean pronunciation: **섀**도윙
Example Sentences
- My English improved rapidly after I started shadowing Korean dramas with English subtitles.
- The intern spent a week shadowing the CEO and learned that being a boss means drinking 15 cups of coffee daily.
- Shadowing is an effective method for improving pronunciation and listening skills.
shadowing
NOUN//ˈʃædoʊɪŋ//
The practice of following and observing someone closely to learn from them

a young medical student walks directly behind an experienced doctor, watching every movement carefully. The student holds a clipboard and mirrors the doctor's posture as they move down the hallway. The senior doctor stops at a patient's door and demonstrates proper technique for checking charts. The student leans in close, taking notes and copying the exact same hand positions and procedures. Other hospital staff notice the pair working together as the learning process unfolds. Nurses and orderlies move around them while the teaching moment continues. the practice of following and observing someone closely to learn from them
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Through shadowing and following, the gap keeps narrowing!
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shadow(그림자)에서 파생된 단어로, 그림자가 본체를 따라다니듯 누군가를 밀착해서 따라다닌다는 의미에서 유래
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“My English improved rapidly after I started shadowing Korean dramas with English subtitles.”
“The intern spent a week shadowing the CEO and learned that being a boss means drinking 15 cups of coffee daily.”
“Shadowing is an effective method for improving pronunciation and listening skills.”
“She's been shadowing her mentor for three months to learn the business.”
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