Added 9 October 2026
reading
/ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ verb
In Latin: lectiō Wiktionary
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about reading at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- present participle and gerund of read
noun
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The process of interpreting written language.
The student is behind in his reading by several chapters.
- The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
- An interpretation.
Origin
From Middle English reding, redyng, redand, from Old English rǣdende, present participle of rǣdan (“to read”), equivalent to read + -ing.
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