reading
Translation
reading, interpretation, measurement, reading material
Examples
I enjoy reading in my free time.
I enjoy reading in my free time.
What is your reading of the situation?
What is your reading of the situation?
The thermometer reading was 20 degrees.
The thermometer reading was 20 degrees.
The course requires a lot of reading.
The course requires a lot of reading.
Grammar Patterns
reading ((sth.)) the act of reading (sth.) Reading books is my hobby.
a reading of ((sth.)) an interpretation of (sth.) Her reading of the poem was insightful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perusal, study (act); interpretation (meaning); measurement (device)
Etymology
From the verb 'to read' plus the suffix '-ing', which forms a noun indicating an action or its result.
Memory Tips
It's the gerund form of the verb 'to read'. The most common meaning is simply the action of reading.