practical reading
noun phraseUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈriː.dɪŋ/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈriː.dɪŋ/
Reading that helps you do real things in everyday life.
Reading the recipe was practical reading because it helped me bake a cake.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Reading done to learn skills you can use right away.
The class focused on practical reading for job applications.
3. Understanding written information like schedules or menus.
Practical reading helped her find the right bus time.
4. Reading simple texts to get things done, not for fun.
He used practical reading to follow the assembly steps.