intransitive. Originally: to examine or look through various books in a library, bookshop, etc., esp. in a casual or leisurely manner. Later also…

intransitive. To inspect or peruse, esp. cursorily; to glance through the contents of (a book, etc.).

intransitive. To thumb, leaf, or flick through. Also figurative.

intransitive. To leaf through a book, newspaper, etc.; to read or look through the contents of a book, newspaper, etc., esp. rapidly, cursorily…

intransitive. To read in a rapid or cursory manner, esp. in order to form a general understanding or to identify relevant information.

(transitive and intransitive) to read (a book) while skipping the passages of less importance.