verb

1. To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

   “Have you read this book?”

2. To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.

   “All right, class, who wants to read next?”

3. To read work(s) written by (a named author).

   “At the moment I'm reading Milton.”

Synonyms: clock, copy, hear, receive, interpret, make out, make sense of, scan

noun

1. The process of interpreting written language.

2. The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.

3. A value indicated by a measuring device.

   “a speedometer reading.”