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“Reading” or “Reeding”

Overview

reading / reeding are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

reading: (noun) the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message. (noun) a particular interpretation or performance. (noun) a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument. (noun) written material intended to be read. (noun) a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England. (noun) the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments.

reeding: NA

Pronunciation

reading: r·EH·d·ih·ng

reeding: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “reading”

  • Further reading
  • voice and expressionless demeanour while reading out the 26 batches of
  • as a result of his reading The Interpretation of Dreams, to
  • Two lists are used because reading aloud long random sequences of
  • typical childhood themes (skinny dipping, reading the funnies, dressing up, vamping,
  • It is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line, from .
  • This reading is still included in the
  • wheel file, intended for human reading.
  • in the Trade-Union Bill 2nd Reading debate on 14 September 2015.
  • preferred solitary pursuits such as reading or teaching himself to play

Examples of “reeding”



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