Synonyms: reading, meter reading
Definition: the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments
Usage: he has a job meter reading for the gas company
Similar words: measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration
Definition: the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
Usage: the measurements were carefully done; his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
Synonyms: reading
Definition: the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
Usage: his main reading was detective stories; suggestions for further reading
Similar words: linguistic process, language
Definition: the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication
Usage: he didn't have the language to express his feelings
Synonyms: reading, meter reading, indication
Definition: a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
Usage: he could not believe the meter reading; the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
Similar words: data point, datum
Definition: an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
Synonyms: version, reading, interpretation
Definition: a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
Similar words: representation, internal representation, mental representation
Definition: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
Synonyms: reading, reading material
Definition: written material intended to be read
Usage: the teacher assigned new readings; he bought some reading material at the airport
Similar words: written communication, written language, black and white
Definition: communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)
Synonyms: reading
Definition: a particular interpretation or performance
Usage: on that reading it was an insult; he was famous for his reading of Mozart
Similar words: interpretation
Definition: an explanation that results from interpreting something
Usage: the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence
Synonyms: recital, recitation, reading
Definition: a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
Usage: the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems
Similar words: oral presentation, public speaking, speaking, speechmaking
Definition: delivering an address to a public audience
Usage: people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking
Synonyms: Reading
Definition: a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England
Similar words: city, urban center, metropolis
Definition: a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
Usage: Ancient Troy was a great city