reading
/ˈɹiːdɪŋ/
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Also seen as: readings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The process of interpreting written language.
Noun
Examples
The student is behind in his reading by several chapters.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The process of interpreting written language. — The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reading” mean?
The process of interpreting written language.
Is “reading” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.