reading
Translation
reading, interpretation, reading material, measurement
Examples
Reading is my favorite hobby.
Reading is my favourite hobby.
This book is good reading for the holiday.
This book is good reading for the holiday.
What is your reading of the situation?
What is your reading of the situation?
The meter reading was very high this month.
The meter reading was very high this month.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the act of reading Reading is fun.
((noun)) material that is read This is interesting reading.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perusal, study; Antonyms: writing
Etymology
From the verb 'to read' plus the '-ing' suffix, which forms a noun indicating an action or its result.
Memory Tips
Think of what a 'reader' does: they are engaged in 'reading'.