Definition

1. 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

1. an electronic device the displays information is a visual form
2. the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device
3. the output of a computer in readable form