0 the act of reading. -- das Lesen
1 the reading of something aloud, as a (public) entertainment -- die Lesung
a poetry reading.
2 the ability to read -- das Lesen
The boy is good at reading.
3 the figure, measurement etc on a dial, instrument etc -- die Anzeige
The reading on the thermometer was –5 C.
4 for the purpose of reading -- Lese-…
a reading-room in a library.
reading-glasses
5 for learning to read -- Lese-…
a reading-book.