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Synonyms

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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Beverley was one of several victims who read out statements on the second day of the five-day sentencing hearing.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Her son Byron Lill broke down several times as he read out a statement to the court about the impact it had had on him.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

It’s often enough for them to be seen on the same stage as prime ministers or other big hitters as the results are read out on election night.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael Schudrich called for unity as demonstrations carried on outdoors, inviting participants in the ceremony to read out together the names and occupations of Jews murdered in Jedwabne.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Even if the papers were read out loud in class, the discussions were usually brief, as the combination of good manners and complete lack of interest kept most workshop participants from expressing their honest opinions.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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