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readout

American  
[reed-aut] / ˈridˌaʊt /
Or read-out

noun

  1. Computers. the output of information from a computer in readable form.

  2. the information displayed on a graduated instrument.


Etymology

Origin of readout

First recorded in 1645–55, for an earlier sense; noun use of verb phrase read out


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The readout follows Elevance Health on Wednesday lifting its yearly guidance after experiencing higher profit and revenue from increased premium yields and pharmacy growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

An official readout from that meeting said Burnham "reiterated his commitment to continue doing everything possible" along with the US to ratify the deal.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Big Pharma has been scrambling to restock its pipelines, so a disappointing readout can have a knock-on effect on other drugmakers.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

Analysts are waiting for a Phase 2 readout in renal cell carcinoma that’s expected later this year to see if the cancer vaccine works in other types of cancer.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

The nurse was checking the paper readout on my heart monitor.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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