Reading Comprehension

noun the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud

verb present participle of read, which means to look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

• Reading is an essential skill for academic success.
• I love reading books in my free time.
• I'm just chilling and reading a good novel.
• Reading between the lines, it's clear that there is a hidden message in the text.