reading

noun

read·ing ˈrē-diŋ

Synonyms of reading next

: the act of reading

: material read or for reading

: extent of material read

: a particular version

: data indicated by an instrument

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

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

: an indication of a certain state of affairs

a study to get some reading of shoppers' preferences

Example Sentences

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web In contrast, the bill's supporters said vouchers were an end to the status quo of education in Arkansas, which supporters say has failed countless students with many reading below grade level. —

Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2023 The weight of the snow pushes some of the fluid up through a tube, giving a reading that approximated the snow’s water content. —

Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2023 The temperature also hit 81 degrees on Feb. 23, the second-earliest calendar day with an 80-degree reading on record. —

Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2023 After the 4-1 victory over Cuba, the players celebrated Purim with a reading of the Megillah in the dugout. —

Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2023 What do book bans do to our relationship with reading? —

David Oliver, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2023 The iconic British actor, 83, surprised those present at the S.S. Daley Autumn/Winter 2023 show Sunday night by striding out to open the event, giving a dramatic reading of the poem The Coming of Arthur by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. —

Wendy Geller, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2023 The average price drop in February was 6% — down from 8% in December, and tied with November’s reading. —

Anna Bahney, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023 Stuffed with charts and graphs and photos spread across two pages (all in black and white, a curious design choice), the book is sure to educate anyone who gives it an honest reading. —

Rob Merrill, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2023 See More

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