1. reading
noun. ['ˈriːdɪŋ, ˈrɛdɪŋ'] the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message.
Synonyms
- perusal
- language
- poring over
- linguistic process
- browse
- perusing
- studying
- skim
- skimming
- browsing
Antonyms
- contraindication
- future
- past
- antitype
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- read (English)
- rædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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2. reading
noun. ['ˈriːdɪŋ, ˈrɛdɪŋ'] a particular interpretation or performance.
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- read (English)
- rædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. reading
noun. ['ˈriːdɪŋ, ˈrɛdɪŋ'] a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument.
Synonyms
- clock time
- meter reading
- data point
- datum
- miles per hour
- indication
- time
Antonyms
- competition
- nonspeaking
- color
- standard
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- read (English)
- rædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. reading
noun. ['ˈriːdɪŋ, ˈrɛdɪŋ'] written material intended to be read.
Synonyms
- reading material
- bumph
- bumf
- black and white
- written language
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- read (English)
- rædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. reading
noun. ['ˈriːdɪŋ, ˈrɛdɪŋ'] a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something.
Synonyms
- mental representation
- interpretation
- version
- representation
- internal representation
- anagoge
Antonyms
- criticize
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- read (English)
- rædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. reading
noun. ['ˈriːdɪŋ, ˈrɛdɪŋ'] a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance.
Synonyms
- speechmaking
- recitation
- declamation
- oral presentation
- public speaking
- recital
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- read (English)
- rædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. reading
noun. ['ˈriːdɪŋ, ˈrɛdɪŋ'] the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments.
Synonyms
- mensuration
- measuring
- measure
- measurement
Antonyms
- artificial language
- fauna
- fatty
- postmeridian
Etymology
- -ing (English)
- -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
- read (English)
- rædan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. Reading
noun. a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England.
Synonyms
- Berkshire
9. lamp
noun. ['ˈlæmp'] an artificial source of visible illumination.
Synonyms
- street lamp
- tornado lantern
- flash lamp
- storm lamp
- sodium-vapour lamp
- spotlight
- taillight
- neon lamp
- neon tube
- flashbulb
- hurricane lamp
- flash bulb
- hurricane lantern
- tail lamp
- rear lamp
- flashgun
- storm lantern
- neon induction lamp
- kerosene lamp
- spirit lamp
- Aladdin's lamp
- candle
- wax light
- fluorescent lamp
- gas lamp
- lantern
- streetlight
- taper
- limelight
- flash
- rear light
- calcium light
- sodium-vapor lamp
- source of illumination
- kerosine lamp
- spot
- electric lamp
- discharge lamp
- photoflash
Antonyms
- play down
- obscurity
- increase
- unpointedness
10. lamp
noun. ['ˈlæmp'] a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs.
Synonyms
- base
- diffusor
- electric socket
- lamp shade
- table lamp
- piece of furniture
- diffuser
- reading lamp
- lampshade
- article of furniture
- floor lamp
Antonyms
- linger
- tasteful
- dullness
- disappear
Example sentences of the word reading-lamp
1. Noun Phrase
To create your own reptile heating lamp, first obtain a generic clip-on reading lamp that uses standard 50- or 60-watt bulbs.
2. Noun Phrase
Repeat after us: you are not going to use your phone's flashlight as a reading lamp this year.