perusal

[pəˈruːzl]

perusal Definition

the action of reading or examining something.

Using perusal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perusal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I will give your proposal a careful perusal before making a decision.

• Example

  The document requires a thorough perusal before signing it.

• Example

  She handed the book to him for his perusal.

perusal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perusal

• examination
• study
• scrutiny

Phrases with perusal

• for perusal

  available for someone to read or examine

  Example

  The report is here for your perusal.

• give something a perusal

  to read or examine something carefully

  Example

  I gave the contract a quick perusal before signing it.

• a quick perusal

  a brief or cursory reading or examination

  Example

  I had only time for a quick perusal of the document.

Origins of perusal

from Latin 'per-' meaning 'through' and 'usus' meaning 'use'

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Summary: perusal in Brief

'Perusal' [pəˈruːzl] refers to the act of reading or examining something, often with care and attention. It can be used in phrases like 'for perusal,' 'give something a perusal,' and 'a quick perusal.'