Reading (process) definition

(1) The act of measuring with meters or similar instruments

"He has a job meter reading for the gas company"

(2) The cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

"He enjoys reading books"

(3) A datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

"He could not believe the meter reading"

"The barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm"

(4) A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

(5) Written material intended to be read

"The teacher assigned new readings"

"He bought some reading material at the airport"

(6) A particular interpretation or performance

"On that reading it was an insult"

"He was famous for his reading of Mozart"

(7) A public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance

"The program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"

(8) A city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England