READING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word READING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of READING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Reading

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈriːdɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the action or skill of reading

Short Definition:

action or skill of reading

Examples:
  • the reading of a will
  • suggestions for further reading
  • reading skills
Definition:

an occasion at which pieces of literature are read to an audience

Short Definition:

occasion at which pieces of literature are read to audience

Examples:
  • a poetry reading
Definition:

a particular interpretation of a text or situation

Short Definition:

particular interpretation of text or situation

Examples:
  • feminist readings of Goethe
Definition:

a figure or amount shown by a meter or other measuring instrument

Short Definition:

figure or amount shown by meter or other measuring instrument

Examples:
  • radiation readings were taken every hour
Definition:

a stage of debate in parliament through which a Bill must pass before it can become law

Short Definition:

stage of debate in parliament through which Bill must pass before it can become law

Examples:
  • the Bill returns to the House for its final reading next week

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