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  1. speed-readingnoun

    reading at speeds significantly faster than normal

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  1. speed-reading

    Speed-reading is the process of rapidly comprehending and absorbing information presented in text. It involves techniques to improve the rate of reading without greatly sacrificing comprehension or retention. Methods used in speed-reading include chunking, minimizing subvocalization, and using peripheral vision to read more than one word at a time.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of speed-reading in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of speed-reading in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of speed-reading in a Sentence

  1. Woody Allen:

    I took a speed reading course and read 'War and Peace' in twenty minutes. It involves Russia.

  2. Harry Reid:

    I'm sorry I hurt myself doing something that I've been doing for years. But it's affected my stability. I'm getting better, i've been doing exercises for that. ... I can read now. Don't read nearly as fast as I used to. I had world-class speed reading ability. I don't have that anymore. But I'm doing just fine.


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