readout
Americannoun
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Computers. the output of information from a computer in readable form.
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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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Beijing’s official readout completely omitted nuclear arms control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 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
When information isn’t siloed, she said, “you don’t need to find a person that was in the room for that conversation to get a readout of it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 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 woman pushed up the arms of her long-sleeved shirt and turned to the digital readout of her treadmill.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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