Reading ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Reading ( noun )

1. The action or skill of reading written or printed material.
2. A particular interpretation or version of a text.
3. A measurement or indication of a particular quantity or state.
4. A performance of a play or other written work.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english rǣding "a reading", from rǣdan "to read", of germanic origin; related to dutch lezen and german lesen.

Examples:

1. She has a love for reading.
2. He is working on improving his reading skills.
3. The reading of the poem was moving.
4. This is one possible reading of the text.
5. The thermometer gave a reading of 32 degrees.

(As a verb)

Reading ( verb )

1. The action or skill of reading written or printed material.
2. A particular interpretation or version of a text.
3. A measurement or indication of a particular quantity or state.
4. A performance of a play or other written work.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english rǣding "a reading", from rǣdan "to read", of germanic origin; related to dutch lezen and german lesen.

Examples:

1. She has a love for reading.
2. He is working on improving his reading skills.
3. The reading of the poem was moving.
4. This is one possible reading of the text.
5. The thermometer gave a reading of 32 degrees.