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Definition of reader
1a : one that readsb : one appointed to read to others: such as (1) : lector (2) : one chosen to read aloud selected material in a Christian Science church or societyc (1) : proofreader (2) : one who evaluates manuscripts (3) : one who reads periodical literature to discover items of special interest or valued : an employee who reads and records the indications of meterse : a teacher's assistant who reads and marks student papers
2 British : one who reads lectures or expounds subjects to students
3a : a device for projecting a readable image of a transparencyb : a unit that scans material recorded (as on punch cards) for storage or computation
4a : a book for instruction and practice especially in readingb : anthology
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Examples of reader in a Sentence
The book's ending leaves readers to draw their own conclusions.
a magazine with three million readers
Recent Examples of reader from the Web
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And then there is the type wherein the writer seems to infuse living energy into words as the reader is spun, wrung, and hung out to dry.
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Organizers hope the festival will foster a literary tradition in San Diego and give readers and authors an annual platform in which to come together.
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Stephen’s comeback cleverly forces readers to question their complicity as sports fans.
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But the ongoing narrative shouldn’t deter readers new to Brockmann.
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The Seattle Times publishes reader rants and raves on a space-available basis.
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In a video of Thursday's performance, Murray goes from literary reader to casual nightclub singer, all against the pleasing sounds of a piano and string instruments.
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To all the readers confused by the headline, yes, DJ Khaled does release albums.
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But seeking to exploit those assets while a journalist would betray readers' trust in a reporter's impartiality.
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First Known Use of reader
before 12th century
READER Defined for English Language Learners
reader
playDefinition of reader for English Language Learners
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: a person who reads a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
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: a machine that is used for reading text or information that is stored on film, tape, etc.
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: a book that is used to learn how to read or to practice reading in your own language or in a foreign language
READER Defined for Kids
reader
playDefinition of reader for Students
1 : a person who reads or has the ability to read
2 : a book for learning or practicing reading
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