...young people who find reading and writing difficult.
2. countable noun
A reading is an event at which poetry or extracts from books are read to an audience.
This year's event consisted of readings, lectures and workshops.
...a poetry reading.
Synonyms: recital, performance, rendering, rendition More Synonyms of reading
3. countable noun
Your readingof a word, text, or situation is the way in which you understand or interpret it.
My reading of her character is that she is a responsible person. [+ of]
Local public housing authorities disagree with this reading of the law.
4. countable noun
The reading on a measuring device is the figure or measurement that it shows.
Once you have recorded the reading, shake the thermometer down to below 36 degrees.
The gauge must be giving a faulty reading.
Synonyms: measurement, record, figure, indication More Synonyms of reading
5. countable noun
In the British Parliament or the U.S. Congress, a reading is one of the three stages of introducing and discussing a new bill before it can be passed as law.
The bill is expected to pass its second reading with a comfortable majority.
6.
See make/make for interesting/dull/depressing reading
More Synonyms of reading
reading in British English
(ˈriːdɪŋ)
noun
1.
a.
the act of a person who reads
b.
(as modifier)
a reading room
a reading lamp
2.
a.
ability to read
b.
(as modifier)
the reading public
a child of reading age
3.
any matter that can be read; written or printed text
4.
a public recital or rendering of a literary work
5.
the form of a particular word or passage in a given text, esp where more than one version exists
6.
an interpretation, as of a piece of music, a situation, or something said or written
7.
knowledge gained from books
a person of little reading
8.
a measurement indicated by a gauge, dial, scientific instrument, etc
9. parliamentary procedure
a.
the formal recital of the body or title of a bill in a legislative assembly in order to begin one of the stages of its passage
b.
one of the three stages in the passage of a bill through a legislative assembly
first reading, second reading, third reading
10.
the formal recital of something written, esp a will
Reading in British English
(ˈrɛdɪŋ)
noun
1.
a town in S England, in Reading unitary authority, Berkshire, on the River Thames: university (1892). Pop: 232 662 (2001)
2.
a unitary authority in S England, in Berkshire. Pop: 144 100 (2003 est). Area: 37sq km (14 sq miles)
Reading in American English
(ˈrɛdɪŋ)
1.
city in SC England; county seat of Berkshire: county district pop. 129,000
2.
city in SE Pa., on the Schuylkill River: pop. 81,000
Word origin
(sense 2) after the city in England
reading in American English
(ˈridɪŋ)
adjective
1.
inclined to read or study
2.
made or used for reading
noun
3.
the act or practice of a person who reads; perusal, as of books
4.
a public entertainment at which literary material is read aloud
5.
the extent to which a person has read
6.
material read or meant to be read
7.
the amount measured as by a barometer or thermometer
8.
the form of a specified word, sentence, or passage in a particular edition of a literary work
9.
a particular interpretation or performance, as of something written or composed
This makes uncomfortable reading when we recall the big freeze of six years ago.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The result is a collection of dark and slightly disturbing stories that make for compulsive reading.
The Sun (2016)
No one talked about dyslexia, no one talked about reading difficulties.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
I am sick to the back teeth of reading about people of this ilk.
The Sun (2016)
I called and continued to give meter readings and pay by direct debit to avoid sinking into debt.
The Sun (2016)
Peers gave the bill a second reading and it will now be considered by a committee of the whole House.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The new gadget has a foam tip which collects a tiny amount of fluid from the corner of the eye and gives a reading in seconds.
The Sun (2016)
Reading has always calmed me.
The Sun (2017)
Half are doing as well at reading, writing and arithmetic as white British pupils at primary school.
The Sun (2016)
They chose it as one of their readings.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This gives the lower reading when blood pressure is taken.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley (ed) The Medicine Chest - your family's guide to prescription drugs (1988)
Where there has been a decline it is not because people have stopped reading.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The supplier was basing your bills on metric readings.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This morning the headlines will make a lot more comfortable reading.
The Sun (2012)
Stop the person reading if you spot any unnecessary qualifiers.
Lindenfield, Gael 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989)
No doubt she will like it better on a second reading.
Veronica Buckley CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric (2004)
You spend most of the time looking at a screen and reading books.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Reading has always sent me to sleep.
The Times Literary Supplement (2008)
They fit a magnetic reading device and video camera to a cashpoint.
The Sun (2006)
And my reading and writing was delayed because of my profound deafness.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
These are vividly written and often make difficult reading.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
She impressed him at rehearsals by offering three different readings of one of her lines.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Is there a publication that gives comparative noise readings from inside new cars?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The next entry will make less comfortable reading.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Your bills and meter readings are managed via the internet and the cost can go up and down.
The Sun (2012)
He did not do poetry readings.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
This is a great passage on the reading and exposition of the Scriptures.
Christianity Today (2000)
Readings are for guidance only and you must be 18 or over.
The Sun (2011)
Readings are for guidance only.
The Sun (2006)
The long-range airliners have suffered at least three dozen similar failures involving faulty speed readings, it has emerged over the past month.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Quotations
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the bodyRichard SteeleThe Tatler
Some people say that life is the thing, but I prefer readingLogan Pearsall SmithAfterthoughts
Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathingHarper LeeTo Kill a Mockingbird
Word lists with
reading
Types of entertainment
In other languages
reading
British English: reading /ˈriːdɪŋ/ NOUN
Reading is the activity of reading books.
I have always loved reading.
American English: reading
Arabic: قِرَاءَة
Brazilian Portuguese: leitura
Chinese: 阅读
Croatian: čitanje
Czech: čtení
Danish: læsning
Dutch: lezen
European Spanish: lectura
Finnish: lukeminen
French: lecture
German: Lesen
Greek: ανάγνωση
Italian: lettura
Japanese: 読書
Korean: 독서
Norwegian: avlesing
Polish: czytanie
European Portuguese: leitura
Romanian: lectură
Russian: чтение
Latin American Spanish: lectura
Swedish: läsning
Thai: การอ่าน
Turkish: okuma
Ukrainian: читання
Vietnamese: sự đọc
All related terms of 'reading'
read
When you read something such as a book or article , you look at and understand the words that are written there.
copyread
to subedit
lipread
to understand spoken words by interpreting the movements of a speaker's lips without hearing the sounds made
speechread
to comprehend by speechreading
lip-reading
a method used by deaf people to comprehend spoken words by interpreting movements of the speaker's lips
map-reading
the act or skill of interpreting the significance of a geographical map
reading age
the level of reading ability that a person has in comparison to an average child of a particular age
Bible reading
a passage from the Bible , esp one read in a service
first reading
the introduction of a bill in a legislative assembly
light reading
reading which is not considered too demanding or intellectual
mark reading
the function performed by an optical mark reader
mind reading
a person seemingly able to discern the thoughts of another
play reading
the activity when a group of people read the parts of a play
reading book
a book for people who are learning to read , to help them become accustomed to looking at and understanding written words
reading chair
a chair of the 18th century having an adjustable reading stand attached to the back and a crest rail extending forward on both sides to form armrests , designed to be sat on facing the back
reading desk
→ lectern
reading glass
a magnifying glass that people use to enlarge text to make it easier to read
reading group
a group of people who meet regularly to discuss a book that they have all read
reading lamp
A reading lamp is a small lamp that you keep on a desk or table. You can move part of it in order to direct the light to where you need it for reading.
reading light
any small electric light that you use for reading . You can usually move it in order to direct the light to where you need it for reading. It can be attached to a wall or shelf in the home , or be above your head inside an aircraft or other vehicle.
reading list
a list of sources ( recommended by a teacher or university lecturer ) which provide additional or background information on a subject being studied
reading room
A reading room is a quiet room in a library or museum where you can read and study.
reading speed
the rate at which something is read , often expressed in terms of words per minute . Reading speed is usually determined by the purpose of reading (for comprehension , learning , memorization, etc)
reading week
a week , usually midway through a university term, during which there are no classes or lectures , intended for students to concentrate on reading or research
sight reading
the act or skill of performing unfamiliar written music, or of translating something written in a foreign language, readily on sight , without previous study
speed reading
a method of reading faster than normal, esp by skimming
third reading
the process of discussing the committee's report on a bill
bedtime reading
a book, magazine etc read at bedtime
direct-reading
(of an instrument) calibrated so that a given quantity to be measured can be read directly off the scale without the need of a multiplying constant
holiday reading
Reading is the activity of reading books.
poetry reading
a public recital or rendering of a poem
reading ability
Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
reading glasses
Reading glasses are glasses that are worn by people, for example when they are reading, because they cannot see things close to them very well.
reading habits
A habit is something that you do often or regularly.
reading matter
→ another name for reading material
second reading
the second presentation of a bill in a legislative assembly , as to approve its general principles (in Britain), or to discuss a committee's report on it (in the US)
speech-reading
a method used by deaf people to comprehend spoken words by interpreting movements of the speaker's lips
thought reading
the act of reading minds or trying to psychically interpret others' thoughts
variant reading
an alternative interpretation of a word in a text to the one generally accepted
background reading
reading of related works in order to get contextual information on a topic that you are intending to study or write about
essential reading
Reading is the activity of reading books.
reading knowledge
the ability to read a language, but not speak it
reading material
any matter that can be read ; written or printed text
remedial reading
instruction in reading aimed at increasing speed and comprehension by correcting poor reading habits
required reading
If you say that something is required reading for a particular group of people, you mean that you think it is essential for them to read it because it will give them information which they should have.
reading comprehension
a text that students use to help them improve their reading skills , by reading it and answering questions relating to the text. Sometimes used as a test or examination of reading skills. A reading comprehension can be in the student's own or another language
reading the Law
that part of the morning service on Sabbaths , festivals, and Mondays and Thursdays during which a passage is read from the Torah scrolls
recommended reading
a list of sources ( recommended by a teacher or university lecturer ) which provide additional or background information on a subject being studied
uncomfortable reading
You can describe a situation or fact as uncomfortable when it is difficult to deal with and causes problems and worries .
read in
to read ( data ) into a computer memory or storage device
my reading of the situation is that ... 我对(對)于(於)这(這)种(種)情况(況)的理解是 ... (wǒ duìyú zhèzhǒng qíngkuàng de lǐjiě shì ... )
(c) (in church) 朗诵(誦)会(會) (lǎngsònghuì)
(c) (= text from Bible etc) 朗读(讀) (lǎngdú)
read
(riːd)
Word forms:ptppread (rɛd)
vi
[person]阅(閱)读(讀) (yuèdú)
[piece of writing]读(讀)起来(來) (dú qǐlái)
vt
[book, newspaper etc]读(讀) (dú)
[music]看懂 (kàndǒng)
(= understand)[mood, thoughts]了解 (liǎojiě)
[meter, thermometer etc]识(識)读(讀) (shídú)
(= carry stated message)
[notice, sign]写(寫)着(著) (xiězhe)
[meter, thermometer etc]显(顯)示 (xiǎnshì)
(= study at university) (Brit) 攻读(讀) (gōngdú)
n
to have a read阅(閱)读(讀) (yuèdú)
to read sb's mind了解某人的想法 (liǎojiě mǒurén de xiǎngfǎ)
to take sth as read把某事当(當)做是不容置疑的 (bǎ mǒushì dàngzuò shì bù róng zhìyí de)
to read sth into sb's remarks从(從)某人的话(話)中读(讀)出某种(種)含义(義) (cóng mǒurén de huà zhōng dúchū mǒu zhǒng hányì)
it's a good read这(這)是本好的读(讀)物 (zhè shì běn hǎo de dúwù)
All related terms of 'reading'
read
( person ) 阅(閱)读(讀) yuèdú
background reading
辅(輔)助材料阅(閱)读(讀) fǔzhù cáiliào yuèdú
it's compulsive reading/viewing
这(這)是本/部令人着(著)迷的书(書)/片子 zhè shì běn/bù lìng rén zháomí de shū/piānzi
the emphasis is on reading
着(著)重于(於)阅(閱)读(讀) zhuózhòng yú yuèdú
lip-read
唇(脣)读(讀) chúndú
read out
朗读(讀) lǎngdú
she was reading when I came in
当(當)我进(進)来(來)时(時)她正在阅(閱)读(讀) dāng wǒ jìnlái shí tā zhèngzài yuèdú
read over
细(細)读(讀) xìdú
my reading of the situation is that ...
我对(對)于(於)这(這)种(種)情况(況)的理解是 ... wǒ duìyú zhèzhǒng qíngkuàng de lǐjiě shì ...
read through
( quickly ) 浏(瀏)览(覽) liúlǎn
read up on
研读(讀) yándú
1 (noun)
Definition
the act of reading
This knowledge makes the second reading as enjoyable as the first.
Synonyms
perusal
a quick perusal of the situations-vacant column
study
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
review
a review on the training and education of over-16s
examination
They have taken the documents away for examination.
inspection
A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug.
scrutiny
His private life came under media scrutiny.
2 (noun)
a man of great imagination, of wide reading and deep learning
Synonyms
learning
The library is the focal point of learning on the campus.
education
knowledge
She didn't intend to display her knowledge, at least not yet.
scholarship
I want to take advantage of your lifetime of scholarship.
erudition
a writer who displays an impressive level of erudition
edification
the use of Scripture for the edification of believers
book-learning
3 (noun)
Definition
a public recital of a literary work
a poetry reading
Synonyms
recital
a solo recital
performance
The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
rendering
a rendering of Verdi's Requiem
rendition
The musicians broke into a rousing rendition of the song.
lesson
Now let's look at lesson one.
lecture
In his lecture he covered an enormous variety of topics.
sermon
his first sermon as bishop
homily
a receptive audience for his homily on moral values
4 (noun)
Definition
an interpretation of a situation or something said
There is a reading of this situation which upsets people.
Synonyms
interpretation
The Opposition put a different interpretation on the figures.
take (informal, mainly US)
understanding
It is my understanding that this has been going on for many years.
treatment
criticism of the media's treatment of the affair
version
She went public with her version of events.
construction (formal)
He put the wrong construction on what he saw.
impression
grasp
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
conception
He doesn't have the slightest conception of teamwork.
5 (noun)
Definition
a measurement indicated by a gauge or dial
The gauge must be giving a faulty reading.
Synonyms
measurement
record
figure
indication
Quotations
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body [Richard Steele – The Tatler]Some people say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading [Logan Pearsall Smith – Afterthoughts]Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing [Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of conception
Definition
a notion, idea, or plan
He doesn't have the slightest conception of teamwork.
Synonyms
understanding,
idea,
picture,
impression,
perception,
clue,
appreciation,
comprehension,
inkling
in the sense of construction
Definition
an interpretation
He put the wrong construction on what he saw.
Synonyms
interpretation,
meaning,
reading,
sense,
explanation,
rendering,
take (informal),
inference
in the sense of edification
the use of Scripture for the edification of believers
Synonyms
instruction,
schooling,
education,
information,
teaching,
improvement,
building up,
guidance,
nurture,
tuition,
enlightenment,
uplifting,
elevation
Synonyms of 'reading'
reading
Explore 'reading' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of education
Definition
knowledge and understanding acquired through study and training
Synonyms
learning,
schooling,
culture,
scholarship,
civilization,
cultivation,
refinement
in the sense of erudition
a writer who displays an impressive level of erudition
Synonyms
learning,
education,
knowledge,
scholarship,
letters,
lore,
academic knowledge
in the sense of examination
Definition
the act of examining
They have taken the documents away for examination.
Synonyms
inspection,
testing,
study,
research,
trial,
checking,
review,
survey,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
observation,
going-over (informal),
vetting,
scrutiny,
appraisal,
interrogation,
assay,
perusal,
recce (slang)
in the sense of grasp
Definition
understanding or comprehension
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
Synonyms
understanding,
knowledge,
grip,
perception,
awareness,
realization,
mastery,
ken,
comprehension
in the sense of homily
Definition
a moralizing talk or piece of writing
a receptive audience for his homily on moral values
Synonyms
sermon,
talk,
address,
speech,
lecture,
preaching,
discourse,
oration,
declamation,
preachment
in the sense of inspection
A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug.
Synonyms
check,
search,
investigation,
review,
survey,
examination,
scan,
scrutiny,
supervision,
surveillance,
look-over,
once-over (informal),
checkup,
recce (slang),
superintendence
in the sense of knowledge
Definition
the facts or experiences known by a person or group of people
She didn't intend to display her knowledge, at least not yet.
Synonyms
learning,
schooling,
education,
science,
intelligence,
instruction,
wisdom,
scholarship,
tuition,
enlightenment,
erudition
in the sense of lecture
Definition
a talk on a particular subject delivered to an audience
In his lecture he covered an enormous variety of topics.
Synonyms
talk,
address,
speech,
lesson,
instruction,
presentation,
discourse,
sermon,
exposition,
harangue,
oration,
disquisition,
webinar
in the sense of lesson
Definition
material assigned for individual study
Now let's look at lesson one.
Synonyms
exercise,
reading,
practice,
task,
lecture,
drill,
assignment,
homework,
recitation
in the sense of performance
Definition
an artistic or dramatic production
The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
Synonyms
show,
appearance,
concert,
gig (informal),
recital
Additional synonyms
in the sense of rendering
a rendering of Verdi's Requiem
Synonyms
recitation,
performance,
interpretation,
recital,
rendition,
depiction
in the sense of rendition
Definition
a performance of a piece of music or a dramatic role
The musicians broke into a rousing rendition of the song.
Synonyms
performance,
arrangement,
interpretation,
rendering,
take (informal, US),
reading,
version,
delivery,
presentation,
execution,
portrayal,
depiction
in the sense of review
Definition
a general survey or report
a review on the training and education of over-16s
Synonyms
survey,
report,
study,
analysis,
examination,
scrutiny,
perusal
in the sense of scholarship
Definition
academic achievement
I want to take advantage of your lifetime of scholarship.
Synonyms
learning,
education,
culture,
knowledge,
wisdom,
accomplishments,
attainments,
lore,
erudition,
academic study,
book-learning
in the sense of scrutiny
Definition
very careful study or observation
His private life came under media scrutiny.
Synonyms
examination,
study,
investigation,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
inspection,
exploration,
sifting,
once-over (informal),
perusal,
close study
in the sense of sermon
Definition
a speech on a religious or moral subject given by a member of the clergy as part of a church service
his first sermon as bishop
Synonyms
homily,
preaching,
discourse,
talk,
address,
speech,
lesson,
exhortation (formal)
in the sense of study
Definition
an investigation and analysis of a particular subject
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
Synonyms
examination,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
inspection,
scrutiny,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
in the sense of treatment
Definition
a way of handling a person or thing
criticism of the media's treatment of the affair
Synonyms
presentation,
handling,
coverage,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
examination,
interpretation,
exploration,
critique
in the sense of understanding
Definition
personal opinion or interpretation of a subject
It is my understanding that this has been going on for many years.
Synonyms
belief,
view,
opinion,
impression,
interpretation,
feeling,
idea,
conclusion,
notion,
conviction,
judgment,
assumption,
point of view,
perception,
suspicion,
viewpoint,
hunch,
way of thinking,
estimation,
supposition,
sneaking suspicion,
funny feeling
in the sense of version
Definition
an account of something from a certain point of view