perusal

[puh-roo-zuhl]

noun

1. a reading.

   a perusal of the current books.

2. the act of perusing; survey; scrutiny.

   A more careful perusal yields this conclusion.

Other Word Forms

• preperusal adjective
• reperusal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of perusal¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; peruse + -al ²

Example Sentences

The composition portrays her alert perusal of a text connected to the public world of action, and him relaxing with a text connected to a contemplative interior life.

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But a quick perusal shows that most of these are simple, familiar chemicals that are allowed for very specific reasons, like hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol as disinfectants for equipment.

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If you miss the free bacon, Easy Street has its own attached cafe where you can grab breakfast burritos, sandwiches, burgers and other tasty bites to fuel your perusal.

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She is exactly the "permanent politician" she accused Biden of being, as any perusal of her resume will show.

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But some of us must invite and enjoy this perusal.

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