speedread
/ˈspidˌrid/
verb
- To read quickly by skimming or using techniques to increase reading speed while still understanding the main ideas.
- He can speedread a whole novel in just a couple of hours.
- I had to speedread the report before the meeting started.
- She learned to speedread so she could finish her homework faster.
noun
- The practice or skill of reading quickly while maintaining comprehension.
- The course promises to teach you speedread in just one weekend.
- Speedread is a useful skill for students with a lot of assigned reading.
- Many people try speedread but find it hard to remember details.