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    perusal
    /pəˈruːzl/

    noun

    • 1. the action of reading or examining something: formal "I continued my perusal of the instructions"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERUSAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PERUSAL definition: 1. the action of reading through something, especially to find the part you are interested in: 2…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › perusalPerusal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PERUSAL is the act or an instance of perusing something : a reading or examining of something. How to use perusal in a sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › perusalPerusal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Perusal is the activity of carefully reading, poring over, or studying something with the intent of remembering it. Sometimes the word perusal is used incorrectly, as in, “I’ll make a quick perusal of this document and then we’ll start the meeting.”

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPERUSAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Perusal of something such as a letter, article, or document is the action of reading it. [ formal ] Peter Cooke undertook to send each of us a sample contract for perusal.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPERUSAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PERUSAL meaning: 1. the action of reading through something, especially to find the part you are interested in: 2…. Learn more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › perusalPerusal - definition of perusal by The Free Dictionary

    Define perusal. perusal synonyms, perusal pronunciation, perusal translation, English dictionary definition of perusal. tr.v. pe·rused , pe·rus·ing , pe·rus·es 1. To read or examine, typically with great care. 2. Usage Problem To glance over; skim. pe·rus′a·ble adj.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionperusal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    the act of reading something, especially in a careful way. The agreement was signed after careful perusal. Want to learn more? Definition of perusal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › perusalPerusal Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Perusal definition: The act or an instance of perusing.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › perusal_nperusal, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun perusal mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun perusal. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun perusal? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English. How is the noun perusal pronounced? Where does the noun perusal come from?

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordPERUSAL - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "PERUSAL" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.