the darkening or colouring of an illustration or diagram with parallel lines or a block of colour

scenes can be given perspective by colour and shading

a very slight variation

the shadings of opinion even among those who are in broad agreement

a layer of paint or material used to provide shade, especially for plants

liquid greenhouse shading

screen from direct light

she shaded her eyes against the sun

darken or colour (an illustration or diagram) with parallel pencil lines or a block of colour

she shaded in the outline of a chimney

narrowly win or gain an advantage in (a contest)

the Welsh side shaded a tight, tough first half

make a slight reduction in the amount, rate, or price of

banks may shade the margin over base rate they charge customers