reading
noun
ˈriːdɪŋ 
ˈriːdɪŋ activity
1 [uncountable] the activity of somebody who readsMy hobbies include reading and painting.He needs more help with his reading.Are you any good at map reading?reading glasses (= worn when reading)a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto something that you are reading)She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German).2 [singular] an act of reading somethingA closer (= more detailed) reading of the text reveals just how desperate he was feeling.We are all expected to attend the reading of her will.books/articles
3 [uncountable] books, articles, etc. that are intended to be readreading matter/materiala series of reading books for childrena reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject)further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject)The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read)The article is not exactly light reading (= it is not easy to read).way of understanding
4 [countable] reading (of something) the particular way in which you understand a book, situation, etc.Synonym
interpretationa literal reading of the textMy own reading of events is less optimistic.measurement
5 [countable] the amount or number shown on an instrument used for measuring somethingMeter readings are taken every three months.