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Reads

Reads is the present tense third-person singular form of the verb read, used to describe the act of interpreting written or printed material. It refers to the cognitive process by which a reader decodes letters and words to derive meaning, information, or enjoyment. In English, phrases such as "she reads every morning" or "the text reads clearly" illustrate its usage; the past tense of read is spelled the same but pronounced differently (read, pronounced /rɛd/).

Common reading strategies include silent reading for comprehension, aloud reading to practice fluency, close reading to

Reading is a foundational skill in education and everyday life. Literacy, the ability to read and write,

In literary analysis, a text is said to "read" a certain way, meaning its apparent interpretation depends

analyze
structure
and
evidence,
speed
reading
to
increase
intake,
and
skimming
to
grasp
overall
meaning.
enables
participation
in
society.
Throughout
history,
reading
materials
have
evolved
from
manuscripts
to
print
to
digital
formats,
and
contemporary
reading
often
occurs
on
screens,
with
considerations
for
accessibility,
typography,
and
distractions.
on
context,
reader
background,
and
purpose.
This
concept
underpins
critical
reading
and
textual
interpretation.