On a text message on an iPhone or any cell I don't know?

What does it mean when the text says read? And what does it mean when it says delivered?

Added (1). If you are right and I hope you are thanks!

Added (2). If you are right and I hope you are thanks!

When it says "read" that means the other person has read the message you sent. "Delivered" means they received the text. You will only see this when you text others with the same phone. (ex. You have iPhone and they have an iPhone)

They mean exactly what they say, delivered means the other persons phone has received the text (not necessarily looked at the text though) and read means they have opened the text message to read it.
Hope this helps.

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