Definition
Definition of readers - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
literaturepeople who read books or other written material
- The library was full of avid readers.
2.
technologyTECH. devices used to read digital contentTECH.
- E-book readers are popular among tech-savvy individuals.
3.
visionRare US glasses designed to aid readingRare US
- She bought new readers to help with her vision.
Images of readers
devices used to read digital content 
glasses designed to aid reading
Origin of readers
English, read (to interpret) + -er (suffix)
Terms with readers included in their meaning
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publishing
book or document edition produced with very big letters for readers
readers
readership of a publication
in publications
section in a publication offering guidance on readers' problems
writer
person writing advice for readers in a column
writing publishing
written text that is interesting or effective for readers
publications
section in a publication for readers' personal issues
literature
books and stories created mainly for young readers
environment
the environment of literature including writers and readers
popularity
having many readers across a large group of people
media
newspaper or magazine section with topics for women readers
media
section in print media for readers' letters
education
academic study of written works for young readers
documentation
pointer inside the same document leading readers to related information
young readers
book with chapters for older children
linguistics
sentence that misleads readers initially
newspaper
section in a newspaper for readers' letters
document
symbol guiding readers to footnotes or endnotes
second person writing
narrative style using 'you' to engage readers
authorship
exciting start to a story to engage readers
media
magazine intended for adult readers
advertising strategy
printing of different advertisements in the same magazine issue for different readers
entry directing
direct readers from one entry to another
journalism
subheading within the text to guide readers
reading
printed text using ink, not braille, for sighted readers
Examples of readers in a sentence
Readers eagerly awaited the author's next book. Library readers allow access to digital archives. Many students use readers for their online courses. He misplaced his readers while traveling. Readers are often available at pharmacies for convenience.
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- French:lecteurs, liseuse, ...
- German:Leser, Lesegeräte, ...
- Italian:lettori, occhiali da lettura, ...
- Spanish:lectores, gafas de lectura, ...
- Portuguese:leitores, leitor de livros eletrónicos, ...
- Chinese:读者, 阅读器, ...
- Japanese:読者, 電子書籍リーダー, ...
- Arabic:قُرَّاء, قارِئ إِلِكْتُرُونِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹרְאִים, קוֹרֵא סְפָרִים אֶלֶקְטְרוֹנִיִּים, ...
- Russian:читатели, ридеры, ...
- Ukrainian:читачі, електронні книги, ...
- Hindi:पाठक, रीडर, ...
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
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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)
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.
View all translations of reader
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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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