How to Pronounce "take as read"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid
TAYK az RED, TAYK ez RED, TAYK az REED, TAYK ez REED
tˈeɪk/ /ˈæs/ /ɹiːd
TAYK as REED
Definition
To assume that something is already known, understood, or agreed without discussing or asking about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈæs/ /ɹiːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK az RED, TAYK ez RED, TAYK az REED, TAYK ez REED
UK
TAYK as REED
Listen in Context
Let's take as read that everyone agrees with this plan.
The details in the email can be taken as read.
We will take as read that you have finished reading the document.
Can we take as read that everyone knows the deadline?