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read British & World English

look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

read in read British & World English

look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

read-in British & World English

the input or entry of data to a computer or storage device

lip-read British & World English

(of a deaf person) understand speech from observing a speaker’s lip movements

map-read British & World English

consult and interpret a map

must-read British & World English

denoting a piece of writing that should or must be read

read-out British & World English

a visual record or display of the output from a computer or scientific instrument

well read British & World English

having a lot of knowledge from reading widely; knowledgeable

read-write British & World English

capable of reading existing data and accepting alterations or further input

sight-read British & World English

read and perform (music) from sheet music, without preparation

speed-read British & World English

read rapidly by assimilating several phrases or sentences at once

under-read British & World English

(of a gauge or dial) show a reading lower than the true one

read up on something or read something up in read British & World English

acquire information about a particular subject by studying it intensively

read-through British & World English

an initial rehearsal of a play at which actors read their parts from scripts

read someone's palm in palm2 British & World English

tell someone’s fortune by looking at the lines on their palm

read my lips in read British & World English

listen carefully (used to emphasize the importance of the speaker’s words)

read something into in read British & World English

attribute a meaning or significance to (something) that it may not in fact possess

read-only memory (abbreviation: ROM) British & World English

memory read at high speed but not capable of being changed by program instructions

read the runes in rune British & World English

try to forecast the outcome of a situation by analysing all the significant factors involved

read for in read British & World English

(of an actor) audition for (a role)

take something as read in read British & World English

assume something without the need for further discussion

read someone out of in read British & World English

formally expel someone from (an organization)

music British & World English

the written or printed signs representing vocal or instrumental sound

read someone the Riot Act in Riot Act British & World English

give someone a severe warning or reprimand

read someone like a book in read British & World English

understand someone’s thoughts and motives easily

read between the lines in read British & World English

look for or discover a meaning that is implied rather than explicitly stated

reread British & World English

read (a text) again

you wouldn't read about it in read British & World English

used to express incredulity, disgust, or ruefulness

proofread British & World English

read (printer’s proofs or other written or printed material) and mark any errors

under-read in under-read British & World English

(of a gauge or dial) show a reading lower than the true one