Speedread

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To read quickly, usually at an accelerated rate or unusually high level of speed while maintaining complete comprehension of the material read. ambitransitive

    "She picks it up and speedreads: Dear Momma, I have always felt that I've disappointed you. I have always tried not to disappoint you. [...]"

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"She picks it up and speedreads: Dear Momma, I have always felt that I've disappointed you. I have always tried not to disappoint you. [...]"

Etymology

From speed + read.

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