noun
readout
REE-dowt
Readout (noun) means a display, especially a digital one, showing measured or processed data. Example: “The dashboard readout showed the car was low on fuel.”
noun
1
A display, especially a digital one, showing measured or processed data.
"The dashboard readout showed the car was low on fuel."
2
A summary report given after a meeting or discussion, especially in political or diplomatic contexts.
"In a readout of the conversation posted on Truth Social, Trump said, “We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, the power of the Dollar, and various other subjects.”"
— Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, After Putin call, Trump says negotiations to end Ukraine war will start ‘immediately’ (2025)
"The White House issued a readout of the phone call between the two leaders."
"Once the call is over, both sides typically publish a readout of what was discussed. However, readouts have been known to differ between governments."
— Kaitlan Collins, Exclusive: White House stops announcing calls with foreign leaders (2018)
"Most of us first found out when we heard the readout from the summit meeting."
How to use readout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA displayed measurement, or a summary account of what was discussed at a meeting.
Common pairings
digital readout
meeting readout
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Etymology
A deverbal noun formed from the phrase "read out."
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Rhymes for readout
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What does “readout” mean?
The word “readout” means a display, especially a digital one, showing measured or processed data. In plain terms, a displayed measurement, or a summary account of what was discussed at a meeting.
How do you pronounce “readout”?
“Readout” is pronounced REE-dowt (/ˈɹiːdaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “readout” in a sentence?
Here is “readout” used in a sentence: “The dashboard readout showed the car was low on fuel.”
What part of speech is “readout”?
“Readout” is a noun.
How many meanings does “readout” have?
“Readout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a display, especially a digital one, showing measured or processed data.
