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Reading (process) is the human cognitive process of decoding symbols or syntax for the purpose of deriving meaning (reading comprehension) or constructing meaning. (pronounced "reeding")

Reading, Berkshire is a town in England (pronounced /ˈrɛdɪŋ/ "redding") See below for related place-names.

Reading may also refer to:

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Reading (derived from "to read") is the process of converting information, usually arranged in syntax, into a usable form. It can refer to:

  • Cold reading (theatrical), an audition without rehearsal
  • Cold reading, an acknowledged method of feigning divination applied by confidence tricksters and diviners.
  • Divination, the attempt to ascertain information by interpretation of omens or an alleged supernatural agency, may be referred to as a reading
  • Hot reading, a method comparable to cold readings except that more active means of gathering information about the sitter are employed.
  • Lip reading, the technique of understanding speech by visually interpreting the movements of the lips, face and tongue with information provided by the context, language, and any residual hearing
  • Mind reading (disambiguation) can refer to telepathy, mentalism, an emerging field in neuroscience, or an interpersonal communication
  • Reading (computer), the activity performed by a computers in extracting information from a storage medium
  • Reading (legislature), the mechanism by which a bill is introduced to and approved by a legislature
  • Reading (process), the human cognitive process of decoding symbols or syntax for the purpose of deriving meaning (reading comprehension) or constructing meaning
  • Reading education, a process by which individuals are taught to derive meaning from text
  • Poetry reading, the performance of poetry
  • Sight reading, the performance of music or theater without prior exercises
  • Speed reading, a collection of reading methods which attempt to increase rates of reading without greatly reducing comprehension or retention

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