speed read
Absorb text quickly
Speed read means to read rapidly by using techniques that increase reading pace—such as minimizing subvocalization, taking in groups of words at once, or skimming for key information.
The practice trades some comprehension for speed: She speed read the report before the meeting.
As a noun, speed reading refers to the skill or method itself.
- quicklyAt high speed
- skimmingPassing lightly over
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
- efficientlyWith optimal resource use
- subvocalizationSilent mental pronunciation
previewing · fluency · page turner · retention · scanning · words per minute · eye tracking · rapid eye movement · accelerate · pattern recognition · timers · comprehension · fixation · regression · memory recall · exam preparation · time crunch · mental mapping
speed readclose reading
Detailed textual analysis
study · analyze · pore over · scrutinize · annotate
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