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readout

American  
[reed-out] / 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

Example Sentences

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The highly anticipated readout is for ivonescimab, a drug developed by Akeso, a Chinese biotech that licensed the medication to Summit Therapeutics, a U.S. company led by an influential biotech entrepreneur.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But the official Chinese readout mentioned no such commitments — new phone, we’re sorry; Boeing who? — and even a minor trade deal to license U.S. meat imports, without guaranteeing them, immediately fell apart.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The Chinese readout mentioned none of these matters.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

The Chinese readout of the summit emphasized managing differences and setting competition limits to build an overall stable relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

She gestured at Jule’s digital readout “Like, for a marathon or something?”

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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