readout

See also: read-out and read out

English

Etymology

read +‎ out

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹiːdaʊt/

Noun

readout (plural readouts)

1. A display, particularly one that presents numerical data.
2. An account of the topics discussed in a meeting, especially in diplomatic or political contexts.

Usage notes

Since "read" is an input operation, the term "readout" is self-contradictory: nevertheless the word has gained widespread currency. When modishness is not desired, the simple term "display" is likely to be more appropriate.

Translations

display that presents numerical data

• Bulgarian: показание (bg) n (pokazanie)
• German: Anzeige (de) f, Sichtanzeige f, Auslesedisplay n, Ableseanzeige f, Ausleseanzeige f

account of the topics discussed in a meeting

• German: zusammenfassender Bericht m

See also

• read-out
• read out

Anagrams

• outarde, outdare, outread