Reading

/ˈɹidiŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters

Definition of Reading

verb

  1. To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

    "Have you read this book?"

  2. To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.

    "All right, class, who wants to read next?"

  3. To read work(s) written by (a named author).

    "At the moment I'm reading Milton."

  4. To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from.

    "I can read his feelings in his face."

  5. To consist of certain text.

    "On the door hung a sign that reads "No admittance"."

noun

  1. The process of interpreting written language.
  2. The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
  3. A value indicated by a measuring device.

    "a speedometer reading."

  4. An event at which written material is read aloud.

    "a poetry reading."

  5. An interpretation.

    "a reading of the current situation."

Anagrams of Reading

Exact Anagrams

3 words using all 7 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "reading":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

clockcopyhearreceiveinterpretmake outmake sense ofscanunderstandlearnstudyread aloud, read out, read out loud, speak

ANTONYMS

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