chartreading

noun
UK /ˈtʃɑːtˌriːdɪŋ/
US /ˈtʃɑːrtˌriːdɪŋ/

Chartreading is looking at a picture with lines and numbers to understand information.

The sailor used chartreading to find the safest way across the sea.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The skill of understanding musical charts or sheet music.

Her chartreading improved after months of piano practice.

3. The practice of studying financial charts to predict market trends.

He spent hours on chartreading before buying any stocks.

4. The act of interpreting astrological or horoscope charts.

Her chartreading suggested a lucky year ahead.