reading in WordNet English dictionary

1. a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
   "he could not believe the meter reading"; "the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm"
   reading  meter reading  indication 
   
2. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
   interpretation  reading  version 
   
3. the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments
   "he has a job meter reading for the gas company"
   reading  meter reading 
   
4. the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
   "his main reading was detective stories"; "suggestions for further reading"
   reading 
   
5. written material intended to be read
   "the teacher assigned new readings"; "he bought some reading material at the airport"
   reading  reading material 
   
6. a particular interpretation or performance
   "on that reading it was an insult"; "he was famous for his reading of Mozart"
   reading 
   
7. a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
   "the program included songs and recitations of well-loved poems"
   recitation  recital  reading