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View usage for: (pəruːzəl) uncountable noun [oft a NOUN]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. A perusal of the letters which we have published has satisfied him of the realityof our claim. ...a casual perusal of this list. Synonyms: read, study, check, examination More Synonyms of perusal perusal in American English (pəˈruzəl) noun the act or an instance of perusing Examples of 'perusal' in a sentenceperusal Giving the scene only the most casual perusal, he crossed through the destruction to the door.A brief perusal of her face in the bathroom mirror reassured her that though her crying had taken its toll she was otherwise unmarked.nest work were displayed in the room for the perusal of potential customers.Now in her rancor they burned dark and purple, glowering as she felt his perusal. a quick perusal of the situations-vacant column Additional synonymsDefinition a test to ensure accuracy or progress He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure. Synonyms examination, test, research, investigation, inspection, scrutiny, once-over (informal) Definition the act of examining They have taken the documents away for examination. Synonyms inspection, testing, study, research, trial, checking, review, survey, investigation, analysis, consideration, observation, going-over (informal), vetting, scrutiny, appraisal, interrogation, assay, perusal, recce (slang) A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug. Synonyms check, search, investigation, review, survey, examination, scan, scrutiny, supervision, surveillance, look-over, once-over (informal), checkup, recce (slang), superintendence- pertness
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Additional synonymsDefinition very careful study or observation His private life came under media scrutiny. Synonyms examination, study, investigation, search, inquiry, analysis, inspection, exploration, sifting, once-over (informal), perusal, close study Definition an investigation and analysis of a particular subject the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history Synonyms examination, investigation, analysis, consideration, inspection, scrutiny, contemplation, perusal, cogitation |