readout
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Definition
- Noun:
- An electronic device that displays information in a visual form: A piece of equipment that presents data, often from a computer or sensor, in a way that can be seen, such as on a screen or dial.
- The information displayed or recorded on an electronic device: The data or output itself that is shown or produced by such a device.
- The output of a computer in readable form: Specifically, the results produced by a computer, often in text or numerical form, intended to be read by a person.
Usage Examples
Noun (Device):
- The scientist checked the temperature on the digital readout.
- The cockpit has multiple readouts for altitude and speed.
Noun (Information/Output):
- The experiment's final readout showed a significant increase in pressure.
- After the calculation, the computer provided a detailed readout of the results.
Advanced Usage
"To get a readout on [something]": To obtain specific information or data about a situation.
- The manager asked to get a readout on the project's current status before the meeting.
"Digital/Analog readout": Specifying the type of display technology.
- Older models used an analog needle, but the new version has a clear digital readout.
Variants and Related Words
Read-out (n): An alternative spelling of the same noun.
- The read-out from the sensor was transmitted to the main computer.
Read (v): The action of interpreting written or printed matter or data.
- Can you read the numbers on the meter?
Synonyms
- Display (n): A screen or other device presenting visual information.
- Output (n): The information produced by a computer or system.
- Printout (n): A paper copy of computer output (more specific to printed material).
Related Phrases
Data readout: Emphasizing that the information is a set of data.
- The satellite's data readout was analyzed by the team.
Real-time readout: Information that is displayed immediately as it is generated.
- The monitor provides a real-time readout of the patient's heart rate.
Noun
- an electronic device the displays information is a visual form
- the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device
- the output of a computer in readable form