reading

noun
UK: /ˈriː.dɪŋ/
US: /ˈriː.dɪŋ/

  1. The activity of looking at and understanding written words.

    1. I enjoy reading before bed, it helps me relax. [ ] [ ]
    2. The child is improving their reading skills with practice and guidance. [ ] [ ]

  2. Written material that you read, like a book or article.

    1. This reading is too difficult for me to understand. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor assigned a lot of reading for the history class this week. [ ] [ ]

  3. A measurement shown on a device.

    1. The reading on the thermometer was 30 degrees. [ ] [ ]
    2. The technician took a careful reading of the machine's performance levels. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

interpretation skimming perusal
reading verb

  1. To look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words.

    1. I am reading a book about animals. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is reading the newspaper to stay informed about current events. [ ] [ ]

  2. To say the words that are written down.

    1. Please read the instructions carefully before you start. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher asked the student to read the poem aloud to the class. [ ] [ ]

  3. To understand or interpret something in a particular way.

    1. I am reading between the lines of his letter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective is reading the crime scene to find clues about the suspect. [ ] [ ]
reading adjective

  1. Relating to books and the activity of reading.

    1. She has a reading lamp next to her bed. [ ] [ ]
    2. The library provides a quiet reading area for students to study. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used for reading.

    1. I need my reading glasses to see the small print. [ ] [ ]
    2. This app has a built-in reading mode that is easier on the eyes. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reading" in English means: The activity of looking at and understanding written words., Written material that you read, like a book or article., A measurement shown on a device..

The phonetic transcription of "reading" is /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reading": interpretation, skimming, perusal.

Example usage of "reading": "I enjoy reading before bed, it helps me relax.". More examples on the page.