read across
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To draw a conclusion about one phenomenon based on another phenomenon.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
kết luận về một hiện tượng dựa trên hiện tượng khác
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You're reading across from one case to another in a different legal context entirely.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “read across” mean?
To draw a conclusion about one phenomenon based on another phenomenon.
Is “read across” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.