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Definition of reader - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
literatureperson who reads for enjoyment
- She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
2.
technologydevice that reads data or text
- The card reader is not working properly.
3.
academiaUK university lecturer below a professorUK
- He was promoted to reader in the English department.
4.
educationbook for learning to read
- The first-grade reader includes simple stories.
5.
public readingperson who reads aloud in public
- The reader captivated the audience with her storytelling.
6.
publishingperson who reads and evaluates manuscripts
- The reader recommended the manuscript for publication.
7.
advertisingTECH. US advertisement resembling a news articleTECH. US
- The reader was placed on the front page of the newspaper.
8.
church serviceUK person who reads lessons in churchUK
- The reader delivered the scripture reading during the service.
9.
proofreadingTECH. person who reads proofs for errorsTECH.
- The reader found several typos in the document.
Images of reader
device that reads data or text 
book for learning to read
Expressions with reader
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performer who pretends to read minds
The mind reader's show was full of surprises.
person not ordained who leads or conducts church services
The lay reader led the morning prayer service.
child who is learning to read
The teacher praised the early reader for finishing the book.
device for reading digital books and texts
I bought an e-reader to read novels on vacation.
handheld device that shows digital books or documents on a screen
She carried her electronic reader on the train to finish the novel.
device for reading digital books
She bought an e-book reader for her travels.
person who interprets lines on palms to predict the future
She visited a palm reader to learn about her life's path.
person skilled at understanding maps
The map-reader guided us through the forest.
person who reads many books eagerly and often
She is a voracious reader who finishes a book every week.
individual providing feedback on a draft
A beta reader's comments can help improve the story.
person who reads and judges books for a publisher
The publisher's reader recommended the novel for publication.
easy for people to read and understand
The manual is very reader-friendly and simple to follow.
magician who seems to read minds
The thought-reader revealed the card you were thinking of.
device that scans and interprets barcodes
The cashier used a barcode reader to check the price..
device that reads data from a card
The card reader at the bank malfunctioned today..
software that displays document content
I opened the PDF with a document reader on my laptop.
software for accessing and managing email messages
I use an email reader to check my messages daily.
software that reads screen content aloud
The screen reader helped him navigate the website.
person who reads music at first sight
The sight-reader played the new piece perfectly.
software tool that collects and displays updates from syndicated web feeds
I use a feed reader to follow dozens of tech blogs.
device that measures biological or chemical reactions in microplates
The lab used a microplate reader to analyze the enzyme activity..
device that scans printed text into digital data
The library uses an optical character reader to digitize books.
machine that uses light to scan marks or text into data
The optical reader quickly scanned each answer sheet.
device that scans and analyzes biological or chemical samples on plates
The lab technician used the plate reader to quickly assess the samples.
Origin of reader
English, read (interpret) + -er (one who)
Terms with reader included in their meaning
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device
built-in light in an e-reader or tablet
card reader
act of passing a card through a reader
avid reader
person who loves reading books
writing
approach to communication that promotes clear wording for every reader
access control
card used to gain access by swiping through a reader
e-reader
device for reading e-books
reader feedback
written message to a publication expressing opinions or concerns
acr: optical character reader
device or software that changes images of text into real text
payment terminal
pass a card through a reader
literature
narrative perspective addressing the reader
non-reader
person who can read but does not read by choice or dislike
religious role
reader in the Eastern Orthodox Church
computing
device loading storage media into a reader
avid reader
person who devours books
payment error
situation where multiple cards are detected by a reader
text interpretation
reader interpreting illegible or obscure text
abr: Magnetic Stripe Reader
device that reads information from magnetic cards
mind reader
person who can read others' thoughts
utility reader
person who records electricity, gas, or water usage
story
instruction inviting the reader to continue with the next section
reader
someone who reads or examines something carefully
silent reader
person who silently articulates words in their mind
payments
contactless payment made by briefly holding a card or device near reader
technology
use a contactless card or device on a reader to make payment
Examples of reader in a sentence
As a reader, he enjoys historical fiction. The e-book reader has a long battery life. He bought a new barcode reader for the store. She aspired to become a reader at the university. The reader delivered an engaging lecture on modern literature. The children's reader was filled with colorful illustrations.
She borrowed a reader from the library to improve her skills. The reader's voice echoed through the hall. At the festival, the reader brought stories to life. The reader found several plot holes in the story. As a reader, she had a keen eye for detail. A reader was cleverly disguised as a feature article. The magazine included a reader to attract more attention. The reader announced the hymn numbers to the congregation. During the ceremony, the reader recited the prayers. The publisher hired a reader to check the page proofs. As a reader, Maya flagged a missing caption.
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- French:lecteur, dispositif de lecture, ...
- German:Leser, Lesegerät, ...
- Italian:lettore, dispositivo di lettura, ...
- Spanish:lector, lector de tarjetas, ...
- Portuguese:leitor, docente, ...
- Chinese:读者, 阅读器, ...
- Japanese:読者, リーダー, ...
- Arabic:قارِئ, جِهاز قِراءة, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹרֵא, קוֹרֵא נְתוּנִים, ...
- Russian:читатель, ридер, ...
- Ukrainian:читач, зчитувач, ...
- Hindi:पाठक, रीडर, ...
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