reading
|read-ing|
/ˈriːdɪŋ/
(read)
interpreting text
Etymology
'reading' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rǣdan,' where 'rǣdan' meant 'to advise, interpret, or read.'
'rǣdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'reden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'read.'
Initially, it meant 'to advise or interpret,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to read written or printed matter.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.
She enjoys reading in her free time.
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Noun 2
an interpretation or understanding of a text or situation.
His reading of the situation was quite different from mine.
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Noun 3
a particular version or edition of a text.
The reading of the poem was from the first edition.
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Noun 4
a measurement or recorded value shown by a gauge or instrument.
The reading on the thermometer was 20 degrees Celsius.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35