Reading
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reading is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of read.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of read.
More Meanings
- The process of interpreting written language.
- A value indicated by a measuring device.
- An event at which written material is read aloud.
- (textual criticism) The wording of a version of a text in a particular place or context.
- (linguistics) A pronunciation associated with a particular character or word; particularly in East Asian scripts.
- Something to read; reading material.
- The extent of what one has read.
Example Sentences
I attended a poetry reading.
That's my reading of the current situation.
Some Chinese characters have numerous readings.
The student is behind in his reading by several chapters.
Word Forms
- readings
Synonyms for reading
Depending on context, synonyms include interpretation, recital, version, recitation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recital, recitation, interpretation, version, addressing, reader.
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