read

To examine and grasp the meaning of (written or printed characters, words, or sentences).

To utter or render aloud (written or printed material).

To have the ability to examine and grasp the meaning of (written or printed material in a given language or notation).

To examine and grasp the meaning of (language in a form other than written or printed characters, words, or sentences).

To examine and grasp the meaning of (a graphic representation).