noun
reading
The interpretation of visible information.
Daily reading helps her understand new ideas and unfamiliar words.
Etymology
Read developed from interpreting or advising to interpreting written signs. Reading extends that interpretation to other visible information, such as a display or measurement.
More examples
- His reading of the instructions differs from mine.
- The thermometer gives a reading of 102 degrees.
- She enjoys some quiet reading before bed.
- The mechanic compares the pressure readings on both gauges.
Forms
reading · readings
reader noun — A person who reads written material.
readable adjective — Clear enough to read and understand.
Similar words
- interpretation
- Emphasizes the meaning assigned to words, signs, or information.
- measurement
- Specifies an amount or value, often obtained with an instrument.