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reading

[ree-ding] / ˈri dɪŋ /
NOUN
interpretation of written word
Synonyms
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account education examination knowledge learning lesson review study translation version
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commentary conception construction edification erudition grasp impression inspection paraphrase perusal rendering rendition scholarship scrutiny treatment understanding
WEAK
book learning
Antonyms
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ignorance
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destruction misunderstanding
WEAK
writing

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While genetics plays a role, spending more time focusing on things up close—whether reading books or watching YouTube videos—significantly increases the risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

Start your personal reading resolution with these visually exhilarating books.

From The Wall Street Journal

Test cricket is about problem solving – reading the conditions and adapting accordingly.

From BBC

The new release of State archive papers are available for public reading from 2 January.

From BBC

If you chose A, you have some reading ahead of you.

From The Wall Street Journal

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