read through; comprehend
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to read through from beginning to end; to peruse
Emphasizes reading the entire text completely from start to finish, without skipping sections.
Reading the text through from beginning to end helps understand the main theme.
The manuscript has been read through once, and no errors were found.
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Before conducting research, be sure to read through all relevant literature.
verb
to understand through reading; to read and comprehend thoroughly
Focuses on achieving comprehension and full understanding of the content, often implying the ability to read foreign languages or difficult texts.
He studied English for a few years, and can now read and understand simple English originals.
Reading and understanding this article requires certain professional knowledge.
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He thoroughly read and comprehended this philosophical work, and took detailed notes.