reading (EN)

noun

noun “reading”

1. understanding what written words mean
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   Her reading improved significantly after attending the summer literacy program.
2. the number or measurement shown by something like a meter or gauge
   The thermometer's reading showed that the temperature had dropped to freezing overnight.
3. a gathering where people listen to written works being spoken by someone
   The author's book reading at the local library attracted a large crowd.
4. how someone understands or interprets something
   Her reading of the poem differed from mine, emphasizing themes of hope rather than despair.
5. the way a character or word is pronounced, especially in languages like Chinese or Japanese
   The Japanese character "生" has multiple readings, including "sei" and "shō" when it's part of a compound word, and "ikiru" or "nama" when it stands alone.
6. materials like books or articles that are meant to be read
   She packed her reading for the flight.
7. a step in the process where a proposed law is reviewed and discussed before it can be approved
   The bill was approved during its second reading in the Senate.
8. a passage of scripture (usually religious) read aloud to an audience
   The priest selected a meaningful reading from the Bible to share with the congregation during Sunday service.