reading

reading

noun

Definition of READING

1

a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view <a very bizarre reading of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies by an alternative theater company>

Synonyms interpretation, performance, reading, rendition, version

Related Words adaptation, reworking, variation

2

something assigned to be read or studied <make sure you do the assigned reading for tonight>

Synonyms assignment, reading

Related Words homework, schoolwork; lecture; drill, exercise, practice (also practise); étude, study