reading

reading

noun

Definition of READING

1

: the act of reading

2

a : material read or for reading b : extent of material read

3

a : a particular version b : data indicated by an instrument

4

a : a particular interpretation of something (as a law) b : a particular performance of something (as a musical work)

5

: an indication of a certain state of affairs <a study to get some reading of shoppers' preferences>

Examples of READING

1. The family attended the reading of her will.
2. The speech ended with a reading from his latest novel.
3. After several readings, I finally understood the meaning of the poem.
4. He needs help in reading.
5. The teacher gave us a list of books for further reading on the subject.
6. He has done a lot of reading on this subject.
7. The reading for today is about human cloning.
8. Moby-Dick is required reading for any scholar of 19th-century American literature.
9. The pastor selected a reading for tonight's service.

First Known Use of READING

before 12th century

Related to READING

Synonyms: interpretation, performance, account, rendition, version

Related Words: adaptation, reworking, variation

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Rhymes with READING

bleeding, breeding, leading, reeding