first reading

American  

noun

Parliamentary Procedure.

1. the reading of a bill when it is first introduced in a legislative body.

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first reading British  

noun

1. the introduction of a bill in a legislative assembly

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Etymology

Origin of first reading

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

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first reading

South Korea’s headline inflation accelerated in March—the first reading since the Middle East conflict began—highlighting the early effects of surging energy costs on the trade-reliant economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

The latest consumer price index, the first reading since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, showed that grocery prices rose 1.9% in March from a year ago, including a 1% increase in produce prices.

From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026

Irving is the writer who made me want to be a writer, and I have read and cherished his books since first reading this masterpiece as a young man.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

The first reading L’Belle-Tividad gave was to a group of three of her friends, more than three years after her awakening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025

Mama, too, had given me my first reading voice.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers