English Words Starting With R

• read-across

  nounC1
  /ˈriːd əˌkrɒs/The process of applying information or data from one known situation or substance to another similar one, typically to infer properties or risks when direct data is unavailable.
• read-only memory

  nounC1
  /ˌriːd ˌəʊnli ˈmem(ə)ri/A type of computer memory that stores data permanently and cannot be modified by normal computer operations; data can only be read from it.
• read-through

  nounC1
  /ˈriːd θruː/The act of reading a text, especially a play script, aloud from beginning to end, typically as a rehearsal or preparation exercise.
• read/write head

  nounC2
  /ˌriːd ˈraɪt ˌhed/The component of a disk drive that reads data from and writes data to the magnetic surface of a hard disk or floppy disk.
• readability

  nounC1
  /ˌriː.dəˈbɪl.ə.ti/The quality of a text being easy and pleasant to read.
• readdress

  verbC1
  /ˌriːəˈdres/To consider or deal with something again, or to change the address on something (like a letter).
• reade

  nounExtremely Low
  /riːd/ (for the verb form, following modern 'read'); /rɛd/ (for the past tense form).An archaic, obsolete, or rare form of the verb 'read', primarily found in historical or dialectal contexts. May occasionally appear as a surname.
• reader

  nounHigh
  /ˈriːdə(r)/A person who reads or looks at written or printed matter.
• readership

  nounC1
  /ˈriːdəʃɪp/The collective group of readers of a particular publication (newspaper, magazine, journal).
• readies

  plural-nounLow
  /ˈrɛdɪz/Cash or other forms of money in hand, immediately available for use.
• readiness

  nounC1
  /ˈred.i.nəs/The state of being fully prepared or willing to do something.
• reading

  adjectivenounA1
  /ˈriːdɪŋ/The act or process of interpreting written or printed words.
• reading chair

  nounC1
  /ˈriːdɪŋ tʃeə(r)/A comfortable chair, typically with armrests, a high back, and often a padded seat and back, designed specifically for sitting and reading for extended periods.
• reading desk

  nounC2
  /ˈriːdɪŋ dɛsk/A piece of furniture, typically a slanted or adjustable stand, designed to hold a book, document, or tablet for comfortable reading while standing or sitting upright.
• reading group

  nounB2
  /ˈriːdɪŋ ɡruːp/A group of people who meet regularly to discuss a particular book or books they have all read.
• reading notice

  nounLow
  /ˈriːdɪŋ ˈnəʊtɪs/A written notice intended to be read, often for formal or official communication.
• reading room

  nounB1
  /ˈriːdɪŋ ˌruːm/A room in a library, institution, or public building set aside for quiet reading.
• reading week

  nounC1
  /ˈriːdɪŋ wiːk/A designated week, typically mid-term, during which university or college classes are suspended so that students can focus on independent study, coursework, and exam preparation.
• readjust

  verbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/To change something slightly so that it is in the correct, more effective, or more appropriate condition or position again.
• readjustment

  nounC1-C2 / Low-frequency
  /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstmənt/The process of making changes to something so that it fits, works, or is suitable in a new or different situation.

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