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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

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

    2. the information retrieved

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Before a team meeting, take 10 minutes to read out entries.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

One of the jets hijacked on 9/11 hit the Pentagon in Washington, killing 184 people who were remembered by a single bell tolling as their names were read out.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

James showed no emotion as the verdict was read out and stood looking at the floor as the jury left the courtroom.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

On Tuesday, audible gasps could be heard in the courtroom as Judge William Sullivan read out a note from the jury indicating that it was deadlocked.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Lina couldn’t see the look on Lizzie’s face, but she could hear the disappointment in her voice as she read out loud: “Supply Depot clerk.”

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau

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