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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A reserve adjustment from past insurance claims added pressure, Werner said in an early readout of its third-quarter results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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
That this readout was positive is good news for the eight other Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies in this program, according to William Blair analyst Myles Minter.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Still, the leadership pledged to strengthen countercyclical adjustments and introduce pragmatic, effective additional policies when appropriate, according to an official readout published by state-run Xinhua News Agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
I lay there for a few minutes, staring at the time readout on my entertainment console out of the corner of my eye.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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