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read out

British  
/ riːd /

verb

  1. (tr) to read (something) aloud

  2. to retrieve information from a computer memory or storage device

  3. (tr) to expel (someone) from a political party or other society

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noun

    1. the act of retrieving information from a computer memory or storage device

    2. the information retrieved

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Example Sentences

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Some of them will be read out at the Oxford Brookes University event, which aims to create connections between academics and the local community from 15-18 April.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

She remained stoic as the verdict, the $3-million damages award and the finding for punitive damages were read out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"The jury has difficulty coming to a consensus regarding one defendant, do you have any advice on how to move forward?" the jurors told Judge Carolyn Kuhl, according to a note she read out loud.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

That message of defiance wasn’t delivered by Khamenei himself: It was read out on state television by a female news anchor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“Very good! And by month’s end, you will know it all! Go ahead and read out loud for me each one you know and circle the ones you don’t.”

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed