Definitions

1. verb

to look at and understand written or printed matter, or to interpret or grasp the meaning of something.

“She sat down to read the newspaper.”

2. verb

to perform the action of reading, especially as a regular activity.

“He likes to read in his spare time.”

3. noun

the act of looking at and understanding written or printed matter.

“The act of reading is essential for education.”

4. noun

a passage or section in a book or document.

“The read on the instructions was not clear.”

5. noun

the amount of information or data that can be read from a storage device or a sensor.

“The read speed of the hard drive is too slow.”

6. verb

to measure or determine the value or amount of something.

“The meter can be read to determine the remaining water.”