Readout

Pronunciation: /riːdaʊt/

Definitions of readout

noun a display of data or information, typically on an electronic screen or device

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher showed the class the readout of the thermometer.

A2 The readout on the scale displayed my weight in kilograms.

B1 The readout from the heart rate monitor indicated a high pulse.

B2 The readout on the screen detailed the energy consumption of the device.

C1 The readout of the MRI scan revealed a tumor in the patient's brain.

C2 The readout of the experiment data provided valuable insights for the researchers.

Examples of readout in a Sentence

formal The scientist examined the readout of the experiment results.

informal Can you check the readout on the screen for me?

slang I can't make sense of this readout, it's all jumbled.

figurative His expression was like a readout of his emotions, clear and easy to interpret.

Grammatical Forms of readout

• past tense: readout
• plural: readouts
• comparative: more readout
• superlative: most readout
• present tense: readout
• future tense: will readout
• perfect tense: have readout
• continuous tense: is reading out
• singular: readout
• positive degree: readout
• infinitive: to readout
• gerund: reading out
• participle: readout

Origin and Evolution of readout

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'readout' originated as a combination of 'read' and 'out', indicating the process of extracting information or data.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of technology and electronics to refer to the display of information or data, 'readout' has evolved to also encompass the act of reading or presenting information in various fields such as science, medicine, and communications.