peruse /pər-oozˈ/

1. To read attentively or critically
2. (loosely) to read
3. Orig to use up, wear out
4. To pass in scrutiny, one by one or piece by piece (Shakespeare)
5. To examine in detail
6. To revise

perusˈal noun

1. The act of perusing
2. Careful examination
3. Scrutiny
4. Study
5. Reading

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