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readings

readings is the plural of reading.

Meaning of reading

Noun

reading (countable and uncountable, plural readings)

  1. The process of interpreting written language.
    • The student is behind in his reading by several chapters.
    1. The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
    2. (broadly) An interpretation.
  2. A value indicated by a measuring device.
    • He glanced across and took note of the speedometer reading.
  3. An event at which written material is read aloud.
    • I attended a poetry reading.
  4. The wording of a version of a text in a particular place or context.

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Phrases with readings

Questions about readings

What is readings the plural of?
Readings is the plural of reading.

Words near readings in the dictionary

  1. reading wheel
  2. reading-lamp
  3. reading-lamps
  4. Readinger
  5. Readingers
  6. readings
  7. Readington
  8. readjourn
  9. readjourned
  10. readjourning
  11. readjournment

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