read time

Article consumption estimate

Read time is the estimated duration needed to read a piece of written content, typically displayed in minutes at the beginning of articles or blog posts: 5 min read time.

Publishers calculate it based on word count and average reading speed.

The feature helps readers gauge commitment before starting and has become standard on digital platforms.

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blog · estimate · clock · words · length · skim · digest · page · attention · attention span · speed · bookmark · glance · browse · scan · engagement · page turner · content

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real-time vs. stored data (computing)

read timewrite speed

Text entry rate

burn time

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G