Reader: meaning, definitions and examples

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reader

 

[ หˆriหdษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

book

A person who reads or who is fond of reading; a bookworm.

Synonyms

bibliophile, bookworm, literary enthusiast

Examples of usage

  • She's an avid reader and can finish a book in a day.
  • He spent hours in the library, always with a book in his hand.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A device for reading data from storage media.

Synonyms

detector, scanner, sensor

Examples of usage

  • The barcode reader scanned the product at the checkout counter.
  • Make sure the card reader is functioning properly before swiping your card.
Context #3 | Noun

person

A person who reads or interprets data.

Synonyms

analyst, interpreter, judge

Examples of usage

  • The document needs to be reviewed by a reader before final approval.
  • The computer program has a built-in language reader for translation purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "reader" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leitor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembaca

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธั‚ะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czytelnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชญ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lecteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lector

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okuyucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฑุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤtenรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญtaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏป่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lesandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ั‹ั€ะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lector

Etymology

The word 'reader' originated from the Old English word 'rวฃdere', which meant 'interpreter, explainer'. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone who reads, whether for pleasure, information, or interpretation. Readers play a crucial role in society by absorbing and disseminating knowledge through written texts. In modern times, the term 'reader' has expanded to include electronic devices that scan or interpret data. The concept of reading has remained fundamental to human communication and learning throughout history.

See also: misread, misreading, nonreader, read, readable, readers, readership, readily, reading, ready.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,876, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.