reading

(eg. sign, butterfly, summary )

reading /ˈrɛ dɪŋ/ ?

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(n) the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
(n) a particular interpretation or performance
(n) a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument
(n) written material intended to be read
(n) a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
(n) a city on the River Thames in Berkshire in southern England
(n) a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance
(n) the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments

Among other things, the show will feature Randi's demonstration of the cold-reading technique used by magicians to entertain and mediums to hoodwink an unsuspecting public.
It's doubtful that many people reading this could say exactly, or even approximately, what the Halo games are about.
As attested by the popularity of speed-reading courses, many people think that reading better means simply reading faster.

Noting the unemployment report, Obama said: "I am sure that at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, members of the Senate are reading these same numbers this morning. I hope they share my sense of urgency and draw the same, unmistakable conclusion:...
on Feb 6, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: BusinessWeek
Patterson says: "If e-books get people who might otherwise not be reading to pick up a book, then that makes me happy."
on Jul 6, 2010 By: James Patterson Source: The Associated Press
Miley said that "I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed. I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologise to my fans who I care so deeply...
on Apr 28, 2008 By: Miley Cyrus Source: In Entertainment (blog)