Synonyms for reading
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Interpretation
2. Recitation
Other
perusal, construction, lection, indication, pericope, calculation
Definitions
- n. 1
The process of interpreting written language.
That's my reading of the current situation.
- n. 2
The process of interpreting written language. The process of interpreting a symbol, a sign or a measuring device.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- readings → interpretations, versions, recitations, recitals…
Example sentences
- recitation The teacher noted several mistakes in my recitation.
- calculation I beg to point out that your calculation is wrong.
- perusal I would like to submit my report for your perusal.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| reading | steady | |
| recitation | steady | |
| calculation | falling | |
| perusal | falling | |
| pericope | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- version2, recital3, perusal3, lection
- 8 letters
- pericope
- 10 letters
- indication4, recitation4
- 11 letters
- calculation4
- 12 letters
- construction3
- 14 letters
- interpretation5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (version2 = 2 syllables).