variants:
or less commonly read-out
plural readouts also read-outs
Definition of readout
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : the process of removing information from an automatic device (such as a computer or sensor) and displaying it in an understandable form
b : the information removed from such a device and displayed or recorded (as by printing device or electronic screen)
… systems are capable of giving a constant readout of speed and distance traveled to a high degree of accuracy. — Dutton's Navigation & Piloting
c : an electronic device that presents information in visual form
The second-best thing is the monitor: It produced extremely crisp, sharp images, and an LED readout on the front provides pertinent information such as the current resolution and refresh rate.— Preston Gralla
2 : a document that summarizes the content of a meeting, telephone call, etc. involving government officials
Many foreign leaders also issue their own readouts, providing their version of the calls, which can sometimes differ in tone and emphasis from the White House summary.— Vivian Salama
3 : the radio transmission of data or pictures from a space vehicle
read out
verbread out; reading out; reads out
Definition of read out (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to read aloud
b : to produce a readout of
2 : to expel from an organization or group
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The first known use of readout was in 1600
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