1. information displayed or printed by a computer or electronic device
2. the act of reading data from a computer or electronic device
Usage: technical
3. a briefing or report given orally

Examples

• The digital thermometer showed a readout of 98.6 degrees.
• She checked the computer readout for any error messages.
• The scientist analyzed the data readout from the experiment.
• The general gave a readout of the mission to his staff.
• The GPS device displayed a readout of our current location.
• After the meeting, the secretary provided a readout to the press.
• The instrument’s readout indicated normal operating conditions.