read : Idioms & Phrases

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compact disc read-only memory

  • noun a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user
    CD-ROM.
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cross-reading

Cross"-read`ing noun
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  1. The reading of the lines of a newspaper directly across the page, instead of down the columns, thus producing a ludicrous combination of ideas.
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deep-read

Deep"-read` adjective
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  1. Profoundly book-learned. "Great writers and deep-read men." L'Estrange.
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erasable programmable read-only memory

  • noun (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data
    EPROM.
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Finger reading

  • reading printed in relief so as to be sensible to the touch; so made for the blind.
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first reading

  • noun the first presentation of a bill in a legislature
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Fore reading

  • previous perusal. Obs. Hales.
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half-read

Half"-read` adjective
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  1. Informed by insufficient reading; superficial; shallow. Dryden.
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Lip reading

  • the catching of the words or meaning of one speaking by watching the motion of his lips without hearing his voice. Carpenter.
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lip-read

  • verb interpret by lipreading; of deaf people
    lipread; lip-read.
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meter reading

  • noun a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
    reading; indication.
    • he could not believe the meter reading
    • the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm
  • noun the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments
    reading.
    • he has a job meter reading for the gas company
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palm reading

  • noun telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
    palmistry; chiromancy; chirology.
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play reading

  • noun performance of a play by a group of readers
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read between the lines

  • verb read what is implied but not expressed on the surface
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read method

  • noun a method of natural childbirth that assumes it is a normal process and that the pain is largely psychological; involves education and breathing exercises to foster relaxation and other exercises
    Read method.
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read method of childbirth

  • noun a method of natural childbirth that assumes it is a normal process and that the pain is largely psychological; involves education and breathing exercises to foster relaxation and other exercises
    Read method.
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read-only file

  • noun (computer science) a file that you can read but cannot change
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read-only memory

  • noun (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
    fixed storage; read-only memory; ROM.
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read-only memory chip

  • noun a memory chip providing read-only memory
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read-only storage

  • noun (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
    fixed storage; read-only memory; ROM.
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read-out

  • noun the output of a computer in readable form
    readout.
  • noun the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device
    readout.
  • noun an electronic device the displays information is a visual form
    readout.
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reading assignment

  • noun the reading of a passage assigned by the teacher
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reading clinic

  • noun a clinic for people with reading disabilities
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reading desk

  • noun desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
    lectern.
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reading lamp

  • noun a lamp that provides light for reading
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reading material

  • noun written material intended to be read
    reading.
    • the teacher assigned new readings
    • he bought some reading material at the airport
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reading program

  • noun a program designed to teach literacy skills
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reading room

  • noun a room set aside for reading
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reading teacher

  • noun someone who teaches students to read
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second reading

  • noun the second presentation of a bill in a legislature; to approve its general principles (Britain) or to discuss a committee's report and take a vote (US)
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sight-read

  • verb perform music from a score without having seen the score before
    sightread.
    • He is a brilliant pianist but he cannot sightread
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speech-read

  • verb interpret by lipreading; of deaf people
    lipread; lip-read.
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speed-reading

  • noun reading at speeds significantly faster than normal
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star-read

Star"-read` noun
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  1. Doctrine or knowledge of the stars; star lore; astrology; astronomy. Obs.
    Which in star-read were wont have best insight. Spenser.
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teaching reading

  • noun teaching beginners to read
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To read between the lines

  • to infer something different from what is plainly indicated; to detect the real meaning as distinguished from the apparent meaning.
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To read one's self in

  • to read about the Thirty-nine Articles and the Declaration of Assent, required of a clergyman of the Church of England when he first officiates in a new benefice.
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well-read

  • adjective satellite well informed or deeply versed through reading
    • respect for a well-read man
    • well-read in medieval history
  • adjective satellite highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
    knowing; knowledgeable; lettered; learned; well-educated.
    • knowing instructors
    • a knowledgeable critic
    • a knowledgeable audience
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Well"-read` adjective
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  1. Of extensive reading; deeply versed; -- often followed by in.
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