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Meaning of the word "read back" in English

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read back

US /riːd bæk/

UK /riːd bæk/

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Phrasal Verb

to repeat something that has just been said or written, especially to check that it is correct

Example:

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Can you read back the last sentence to me?

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The air traffic controller asked the pilot to read back the instructions.

Synonym:

repeat reiterate recite

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Related Word:

read reading read-in read on read into back backing