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)
Examples of 'reading speed' in a sentence
reading speed
Apparently, the technology is sophisticated enough to estimate a user's reading speed.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Up to a thousand words per minute, apparently, which is more than four times the average reading speed of 220 words a minute.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
To increase your wpm you must accelerate your reading speed until you transform the old habit of sounding out the words in your head.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In a preliminary study, reading speed increased under the focus setting, while hyperactivity was reduced when pupils were set a mathematical problem under 'calm' lighting.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
For another, there were so few people taking part in the experiment that the differences in their reading speeds were not statistically meaningful.