read-out

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Definitions of read-out word

noun read-out an act or instance of reading: Give the agreement a careful read before you sign it. 1
noun read-out something that is read: Her new novel is a wonderful read. 1
verb with object read-out to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.): to read a book; to read music. 1
verb with object read-out to utter aloud or render in speech (something written, printed, etc.): reading a story to his children; The actor read his lines in a booming voice. 1
verb with object read-out to have such knowledge of (a language) as to be able to understand things written in it: to be able to read French. 1
verb with object read-out to apprehend the meaning of (signs, characters, etc.) otherwise than with the eyes, as by means of the fingers: to read Braille. 1

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1645-55, for an earlier sense; noun use of verb phrase read out

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.