read·out
ˈrēd-ˌau̇t 
variants
or less commonly read-out
plural readouts also read-outs
1
a
: the process of removing information from an automatic device (such as a computer or sensor) and displaying it in an understandable form
b
: the information removed from such a device and displayed or recorded (as by printing device or electronic screen)
… systems are capable of giving a constant readout of speed and distance traveled to a high degree of accuracy.—
Dutton's Navigation & Piloting
Dutton's Navigation & Piloting
c
: an electronic device that presents information in visual form
The second-best thing is the monitor: It produced extremely crisp, sharp images, and an LED readout on the front provides pertinent information such as the current resolution and refresh rate.—Preston Gralla
Preston Gralla2
: a document that summarizes the content of a meeting, telephone call, etc. involving government officials
Many foreign leaders also issue their own readouts, providing their version of the calls, which can sometimes differ in tone and emphasis from the White House summary.—Vivian Salama
Vivian Salama3
: the radio transmission of data or pictures from a space vehicle
read out; reading out; reads out
1
a
: to read aloud
b
: to produce a readout of
2
: to expel from an organization or group
Examples of readout in a Sentence
Noun
The calculator has a digital readout.
He checked the readout on the screen.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Each act follows a constellation of characters processing this revelation in real time, their fear mediated by screens and readouts.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Seemingly shocked by the outcome, Dunbar was in attendance when the verdict was read out.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Though investors remain bullish on Chinese stocks, analysts are awaiting a readout of the meeting to see where Beijing’s economic priorities lie.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Each act follows a constellation of characters processing this revelation in real time, their fear mediated by screens and readouts.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Weintraub read out Lee’s statement because Lee has since died.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Seemingly shocked by the outcome, Dunbar was in attendance when the verdict was read out.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Readout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readout. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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readout
noun
read·out
ˈrēd-ˌau̇t
: an electronic device that displays information (as data from a calculator)
also
: the information displayed
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