cold reading
cold reading · cold readings
The technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing…The technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing in on any positive responses, in order to give the impression of having information about a person or event.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing in on any positive responses, in order to give the impression of having information about a person or event.
The self-described psychic was merely using cold reading.
(countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cold, reading.
Acting auditions often include cold reading.
Forms
plural: cold readings| Singular | cold reading |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable