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readings

Pronunciation: [ˈriːdɪŋz]

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Learn how to use readings in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a reading is something you look at and understand, like a book or an article. In school, teachers often give students certain readings to learn from.

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We will discuss the readings from our history book during class.

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The teacher said we didn't finish the readings, so we can't talk about them.

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What are this week's readings for our literature class?

Context: “science”

(noun) a reading can also mean a measurement taken from an instrument. For example, if you check a thermometer, the number it shows is the temperature reading.

Example

The temperature readings showed it was really hot outside.

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Yesterday's weather readings were wrong; it didn't rain at all.

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What were the readings on the thermometer this morning?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) a reading can refer to a performance where someone reads a story or poem aloud to an audience. It’s a fun way to share stories and emotions with different people.

Example

The poet's readings always attract a large crowd.

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The readings last night were not interesting, and most people left early.

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Are you going to the poetry readings at the library this weekend?

How to pronounce readings

Pronunciation: [ˈriːdɪŋz]

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