readingkey
nounUK /ˈriːdɪŋ kiː/
US /ˈriːdɪŋ kiː/
A reading key is a special clue or tool that helps you understand what you read.
The teacher gave us a reading key to help us figure out the hard words.
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2. A code or answer sheet used to check reading exercises.
The reading key showed the correct answers for the story questions.
3. A set of symbols that helps you read a secret message.
We used the reading key to decode the hidden note.
4. A guide that explains how to read a map or chart.
The reading key at the bottom told us what each color meant.