Definition of reading Reading

/ɹɛˈdɪŋ/ - [reding] - read•ing

We found 27 definitions of reading from 7 different sources.

What does reading mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: readings
reading - the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message; "his main reading was detective stories"; "suggestions for further reading"
		linguistic process, language the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings"
		speed-reading reading at speeds significantly faster than normal
		perusal, perusing, poring over, studying reading carefully with intent to remember
		browsing, browse the act of feeding by continual nibbling
reading - a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument; "he could not believe the meter reading"; "the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm"
		meter reading, indication
		data point, datum an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
		clock time, time a reading of a point in time as given by a clock; "do you know what time it is?"; "the time is 10 o'clock"
reading - a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England
		england a division of the United Kingdom
reading - the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments; "he has a job meter reading for the gas company"
		meter reading
		measurement, measuring, mensuration, measure the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
reading - written material intended to be read; "the teacher assigned new readings"; "he bought some reading material at the airport"
		reading material
		written communication, written language, black and white communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)
reading - a particular interpretation or performance; "on that reading it was an insult"; "he was famous for his reading of Mozart"
		interpretation an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
reading - a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"
		recitation, recital
		oral presentation, public speaking, speechmaking, speaking delivering an address to a public audience; "people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking"
reading - a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
		interpretation, version
		internal representation, mental representation, representation an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
		reinterpretation a new or different interpretation

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Wiktionary

reading (Noun)
The process of interpreting written language.
reading (Noun)
The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
reading (Noun)
A value indicated by a measuring device.
reading (Noun)
A meeting where written material is read aloud.
reading (Noun)
An interpretation.
reading (Verb)
Present participle of read.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

reading (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Read
reading (n.)
The act of one who reads; perusal; also, printed or written matter to be read.
reading (n.)
Study of books; literary scholarship; as, a man of extensive reading.
reading (n.)
A lecture or prelection; public recital.
reading (n.)
The way in which anything reads; force of a word or passage presented by a documentary authority; lection; version.
reading (n.)
Manner of reciting, or acting a part, on the stage; way of rendering.
reading (n.)
An observation read from the scale of a graduated instrument; as, the reading of a barometer.
reading (a.)
Of or pertaining to the act of reading; used in reading.
reading (a.)
Addicted to reading; as, a reading community.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

reading
Made or used for reading.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

reading
A town of England, in Berkshire, on the Kennet, 36 miles west by south from London. In 871 it was in possession of the Danes, who, after resisting an assault of the West Saxons, were in the following year obliged to evacuate it. In 1006 they again made their appearance, and burned the town. In the civil war of the 17th century Reading was at different times in the possession of both parties, and suffered much during the contest.

Wikipedia

Reading is a way of getting information from something that is written. Reading involves recognising the symbols that make up a language. Reading and hearing are the two most common ways to get information. Information gained from reading can include entertainment, especially when reading fiction or humor.

Reading by people is mostly done from paper. Stone, or chalk on a blackboard can also be read. Computer displays can be read.

Reading can be something that someone does by themself or they can read aloud. This could be to benefit other listeners. It could also be to help your own concentration.

"Proofreading" is a kind of reading that is done to find mistakes in a piece of writing.