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Reading

/ˈɹidiŋ/

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

📖 Definitions of "Reading"

verb
  1. 1

    To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

    "Have you read this book?"

  2. 2

    To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.

    "All right, class, who wants to read next?"

  3. 3

    To read work(s) written by (a named author).

    "At the moment I'm reading Milton."

  4. 4

    To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.

    "I can read his feelings in his face."

noun
  1. 1

    The process of interpreting written language.

  2. 2

    The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.

  3. 3

    A value indicated by a measuring device.

    "a speedometer reading."

  4. 4

    An event at which written material is read aloud.

    "a poetry reading."

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