READING
/ˈɹidiŋ/
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Definition
/ˈɹidiŋ/
verb
- To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.“Have you read this book?”
- 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?”
- To read work(s) written by (a named author).“At the moment I'm reading Milton.”
- To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.“I can read his feelings in his face.”
- To consist of certain text.“On the door hung a sign that reads "No admittance".”
noun
- The process of interpreting written language.
- The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
- A value indicated by a measuring device.“a speedometer reading.”
- An event at which written material is read aloud.“a poetry reading.”
- An interpretation.“a reading of the current situation.”
Source: Wiktionary
