reading

• يصف شيئًا صالحًا أو مخصصًا للقراءة، مثل مادة أو نص.

Describes something suitable or intended for reading, such as material or matter.

1. Suitable for readingB1formal

   Designed or intended for reading, often referring to materials like books or documents.

   لِلْقِراءة

   • The library has a collection of light reading materials.
   • This is easy reading for children.
   • She prefers reading books over watching TV.

   المرادفاتlegiblereadable

2. Measurement from a gaugeB2formal

   The value shown on an instrument or meter.

   قراءة الجهاز

   • The thermometer reading was 38 degrees.
   • Check the speedometer reading before driving.
   • The blood pressure reading was normal.

   المرادفاتfigureindicationmeasurementvalue

• اسم يدل على فعل أو عملية قراءة النصوص المكتوبة أو المطبوعة، سواء كانت صامتة أو جهرية، كما يدل على المادة المقروءة أو الجلسة أو المناسبة التي يُقرأ فيها، وقد يشير إلى تفسير أو فهم للنص.

A noun referring to the action or activity of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.

غير معدود

1. Act of readingA1formal

   The activity of looking at and understanding written or printed words.

   القراءة

   • Reading books improves your vocabulary.
   • She enjoys reading novels in the evening.
   • His reading speed is very fast.

   المرادفاتbrowseexaminationperusalscanstudy

2. InterpretationB2formal

   The way in which something written or spoken is understood or interpreted.

   تفسير

   • The poem has many possible readings.
   • His reading of the situation was completely wrong.
   • The critic offered a new reading of the classic novel.

   المرادفاتaccountanalysisconstrualexegesisexplanationinterpretationrenderingunderstandingversion

   الأضدادmisreading

3. Public performanceB2formal

   An event where someone reads aloud from a book or their own writing.

   قراءة علنية

   • The author gave a reading from her new book.
   • Poetry readings are popular at the local cafe.
   • He attended a dramatic reading of the play.

   المرادفاتperformancerecitalrecitation

4. MeasurementB1formalscientific

   A figure obtained from a measuring instrument.

   قراءة

   • The thermometer showed a reading of 38 degrees.
   • Check the meter reading before you leave.
   • The speedometer reading was 120 km/h.

   المرادفاتcountfigureindicationmeasurementregistervalue

• فعل يدل على النظر في نص مكتوب أو مطبوع وفهم معناه. ويشمل أيضًا تتبع الكلمات وإدراك مضمونها، والاطلاع على المكتوب لمعرفته.

A verb used to indicate the act of looking at and comprehending the meaning of written or printed matter.

فعل شاذ

1. To look at and understand written textA1formal

   To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed words.

   قرأ

   • She reads a book every night before bed.
   • Can you read this sign for me?
   • He reads the newspaper every morning.

   المرادفاتdecipherperusescrutinizestudy

2. To interpret or understandB1formal

   To understand the meaning of something, such as a situation or expression.

   يفهم المعنى

   • I can read his mind from his facial expression.
   • She reads the situation well and knows what to do.
   • The teacher reads the students' reactions carefully.

   المرادفاتcomprehendconstruedecipherdiscerninterpretperceiveseetakeunderstand

   الأضدادmisinterpretmisreadmistakemisunderstand

3. To perform aloudA2formal

   To say the words of a text aloud.

   قرأ بصوت مسموع

   • He read the poem to the class.
   • Please read the instructions out loud.
   • She read her speech confidently at the event.

   المرادفاتdeclaimdeliverread-outrecite

4. To indicate (instruments)B2formal

   To show a particular measurement or value on a gauge or instrument.

   يشير إلى قيمة (الأجهزة)

   • The thermometer reads 30 degrees Celsius.
   • The speedometer reads 60 miles per hour.
   • The meter reads zero when it's off.

   المرادفاتdisplayindicaterecordregistershow