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reading

The correct spelling is reading.

How to pronounce reading

/ˈɹidiŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈɹidiŋ/

Say it like: Ree-din-g

The correct spelling is reading. To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written. For example: "Have you read this book?"

Usage Examples

Have you read this book?

All right, class, who wants to read next?

At the moment I'm reading Milton.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
  2. 2.To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
  3. 3.To read work(s) written by (a named author).
  4. 4.To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.
  5. 5.To consist of certain text.

noun

  1. 1.The process of interpreting written language.
  2. 2.The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
  3. 3.A value indicated by a measuring device.
  4. 4.An event at which written material is read aloud.
  5. 5.An interpretation.

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