reading
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
How often you will meet it
Rank 891 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 20,662 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.010% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message his main reading was detective storiessuggestions for further reading
- a particular interpretation or performance on that reading it was an insulthe was famous for his reading of Mozart
- a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument also: meter reading, indication he could not believe the meter readingthe barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
- written material intended to be read also: reading material the teacher assigned new readingshe bought some reading material at the airport
- a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something also: interpretation, version
- a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England
reading in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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But wot do you think BOB was reading?
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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At the first rehearsal have the children listen to a reading of the play.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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As an occasional lecturer before his townsfolk, he gave evidence of wide reading and literary aptitudes.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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Riding fast, Sir Thomas Tresham crossed the Thames at Reading before any news of the battle of Barnet had arrived there.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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The Head Master was reading from a list in his hand the school-removes, and the names and places taken by new boys.
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1