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Reading

reading

noun

the process of recognizing written or printed words and understanding their meaning

reading

noun

relating to the process of reading

reader

noun

someone who reads, especially someone who reads a particular newspaper, book, or magazine

reader

noun

someone who reads, especially books

reader

noun

someone who reads in a particular way or with a particular level of skill

reading

noun

the act of reading or studying a book, newspaper, document etc

scan

noun

an act of reading something very quickly, in order to get a general idea of its meaning or to find particular information

read

noun

an act of reading something, or a period of time spent reading something

readership

noun

the group or number of people who read a particular newspaper, book, or magazine

readable

adjective

easy and pleasant to read

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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