read out
The phrase "read out" can be used in various contexts, including communication, technology, and law, to describe the act of announcing, retrieving, or interpreting information.
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Definition
B1General Communication
(informal, formal)To say the words of a text or document aloud so others can hear.
Example
- She read out the names of the award winners during the ceremony.
- He read out the instructions to the team.
B2Technology
(technical)To retrieve and present information from a device or system.
Example
- The system reads out the data from the sensor in real-time.
- He read out the results from the computer screen.
C1Law
(legal)To interpret a part of a law so that it is rendered ineffective without being formally removed.
Example
- The judge read out the clause, effectively nullifying its application.
- In his ruling, he read out the provision, making it non-enforceable.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "read out":
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