reading
UK: ˈriːdɪŋ | US: ˈriːdɪŋ
n. the action or skill of interpreting written or printed matter
n. a particular interpretation or performance of a text
n. a figure or amount shown by a meter or other measuring instrument
The word "reading" originates from the Old English rǣding, derived from the verb rǣdan ("to advise, interpret, read"). The root read traces back to Proto-Germanic rēdaną, meaning "to counsel" or "to guess," reflecting its early association with deciphering symbols. The suffix -ing (from Old English -ung) nominalizes the action, solidifying its modern sense of interpreting text. Over time, the meaning narrowed from general interpretation to specifically processing written language.
She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
The professor gave a close reading of the poem.
The thermometer showed a reading of 25°C.
His reading of the contract differed from hers.
Children develop vocabulary through regular reading.