Quote Originally Posted by naturaltan
r8ed ... in my quest to learn, I've always wondered what 'having a read' meant?
Putting your opponent to a profile.

How many hands do they play?
What's their raising standard?
Calling standard?
How does this change post-flop?
Are they playing multiple tables?
How aware of strategy are they?
Do they have a clue about big bet poker?
etc...