nounπShareThe process of interpreting written language."The student struggled with the readings for her history class, finding them dense and confusing. "languagewritingcommunicationeducationliteraturelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device."The doctor checked my blood pressure and took several readings to get an accurate average. "communicationsignprocessdevicetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA value indicated by a measuring device."a speedometer reading."technicaldevicephysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn event at which written material is read aloud."a poetry reading."cultureentertainmentliteratureeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn interpretation."a reading of the current situation."theoryliteraturephilosophymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething to read; reading material."The professor assigned several interesting readings for next week's class, including a chapter from a new book and a short article. "literaturemediawritingeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe extent of what one has read."His extensive readings in history made him a valuable asset to the research team. "literatureeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(legislature) One of several stages a bill passes through before becoming law.""The proposed law went through three readings in the Senate before being sent to the House of Representatives." "politicsgovernmentlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of literature or passage of scripture read aloud to an audience: readings from the Bible"The teacher assigned several readings from Shakespeare for the class to prepare for the upcoming presentation. "literaturereligionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
