Synonyms for
Readings
Definition
Readings refer to the act or process of interpreting or understanding written or printed material.
Synonyms & similar words
record
learn
interpret
meterreading
say
show
recital
indication
read
study
translate
register
recitation
interpretation
readingmaterial
scan
version
take
understand
reading
interpretation
analysis
examination
review
assessment
study
scrutiny
perusal
exploration
inspection
investigation
evaluation
appraisal
assessment
dissection
explication
annotating
construal
deciphering
elucidation
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- daily readings
- public readings
- scripture readings
- blood pressure readings
- temperature readings
- meter readings
- energy readings
Word family
Usage note
The word 'readings' can refer to the act of reading or the results obtained from a measurement or observation. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.
Example sentences
- The teacher asked the students to do some readings on the history of the United States.
- I have to do some readings on Shakespeare's plays for my literature class.
- The readings from the blood pressure monitor showed that the patient's blood pressure was higher than normal.
- The priest gave readings from the Bible during the church service.
Quotes
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.