readout

plural readouts · alternative read-out

1. A display, particularly one that presents numerical data.

   Her company retrofitted its manual machine tools with digital readouts.

2. The information, usually a measurement, shown on such a display.

   The density is measured by the readout from a hydrometer.

3. computingThe information output from a computer in a readable form.

   The computer readout was inaccurate.

4. An account of the topics discussed in a meeting, especially in diplomatic or political contexts.

   Most of us first found out when we heard the readout from the summit meeting.

   2 more examples

   Once the call is over, both sides typically publish a readout of what was discussed. However, readouts have been known to differ between governments.

   2018 July 24, Kaitlan Collins, “Exclusive: White House stops announcing calls with foreign leaders”, in CNN

   In a readout of the conversation posted on Truth Social, Trump said, “We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, the power of the Dollar, and various other subjects.”

   2025 February 12, Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, “After Putin call, Trump says negotiations to end Ukraine war will start ‘immediately’”, in CNN