reading

noun

read·ing | \ ˈrē-diŋ

Definition of reading

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : the act of reading

2a : material read or for reading

b : extent of material read

3a : a particular version

b : data indicated by an instrument

4a : a particular interpretation of something (such as a law)

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

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

Reading

biographical name

Read·ing | \ ˈre-diŋ

Definition of Reading (Entry 2 of 3)

1st Marquis of 1860-1935 Rufus Daniel Isaacs British statesman; viceroy of India (1921-26)

Reading

geographical name

Read·ing | \ ˈre-diŋ

Definition of Reading (Entry 3 of 3)

1 town in eastern Massachusetts north of Boston population 24,747

2 city on the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania population 88,082

3 town on the Thames River in southern England that is the capital of Berkshire population 219,000

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Examples of reading in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

All investors should strive to match Mr. Munger’s focus, intensity and insatiable appetite for reading. — Jason Zweig, WSJ, "When Charlie Munger Calls, Listen and Learn," 25 Jan. 2019 That’s half the previous quarter’s rate and below market expectations for another reading of 0.4 percent. — Pan Pylas, The Seattle Times, "Eurozone economy slows to its weakest level in 4 years," 30 Oct. 2018 For high school summer reading, each school has its own requirements. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 10 July 2018 Carol had a love for books and a passion for reading. — courant.com, "Carol Lepore," 3 July 2018 Some of the programs, including those for summer reading, are safe for now. — Anthony Clark Carpio, latimes.com, "Burbank libraries facing tough decisions during the summer," 27 June 2018 Katie Crabb is a Girl Scout and West University teen who grew up with a love for reading. — Houston Chronicle, "Storybooks come to life through special bond between Girl Scout and HCDE occupational therapist assistant," 24 June 2018 Children in grades 3 through 10 were tested for reading, while grades 3 through 8 were tested for math. — Orlando Sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Database: 2018 reading and math scores for Central Florida schools," 15 June 2018 The record is dismal; this comprehensive rundown from Joshua Pollack makes for grim reading. — Elizabeth N. Saunders, Washington Post, "Trump and Kim will finally meet, but don’t expect much to change. Here’s why.," 11 June 2018

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