Consumed, in a way (4)

I believe the answer is:

read

(Other definitions for read that I've seen before include "Study (for a degree?)" , "Interpret (text)" , "Measure energy or fuel consumption" , "Study (subject at university)" , "Lecture" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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