English dictionary
reading
nounPronunciation
ˈɹiːdɪŋ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments
noun
- the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
noun
- a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
noun
- a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
noun
- written material intended to be read
noun
- a particular interpretation or performance
noun
- a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
Example sentences
he has a job meter reading for the gas company
his main reading was detective stories
suggestions for further reading
he could not believe the meter reading
the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
the teacher assigned new readings
he bought some reading material at the airport
on that reading, it was an insult
he was famous for his reading of Mozart
the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems