reading

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/ˈɹidiŋ/ English

Definitions

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.”

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.”

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Synonyms

clock copy hear receive interpret make out make sense of scan understand learn study read aloud, read out, read out loud, speak recital recitation interpretation version meter reading addressing

Antonyms

Associated

aliyah math comprehension grade aloud berkshire algebra mathematics grades skills pupils demonstrated

Rhymes

preceding misleading succeeding pleading leading proceeding receding spreading exceeding conceding

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