Pronunciation: /pəˈruːzəl/
noun the action of reading or examining something carefully
A1 I enjoyed my perusal of the menu at the new restaurant.
A2 During my perusal of the book, I found some interesting information.
B1 Her perusal of the contract revealed several important clauses.
B2 The lawyer's thorough perusal of the evidence helped win the case.
C1 After careful perusal of the data, the scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.
C2 The editor's meticulous perusal of the manuscript ensured it was error-free.
adjective relating to or involving perusal
A1 I gave the document a quick perusal before signing it.
A2 She handed me the book for perusal during my break.
B1 The teacher asked the students to do a thorough perusal of the text for the upcoming exam.
B2 After a careful perusal of the contract, he decided to negotiate some terms.
C1 The lawyer's perusal of the evidence revealed new information that could change the case.
C2 His perusal of the research papers led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field.
formal I will need some time for a thorough perusal of the documents before making a decision.
informal I'll take a quick perusal of the menu before deciding what to order.
slang Let me just skim through this article real quick for a perusal of the main points.
figurative His perusal of the situation led to a deeper understanding of the underlying issues.
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