Library And Information Science Vocabulary

verb to fold down the corner of a page in a book or paper

adjective a term used to describe a book or paper that has its corners turned down to mark a page

• The pages of the book were dog eared from being read so many times.
• I found a dog eared copy of my favorite book at the thrift store.
• I love finding dog eared magazines at yard sales.
• His dog eared passport was a testament to his love for travel.

noun the action of reading or examining something carefully

adjective relating to or involving perusal

• I will need some time for a thorough perusal of the documents before making a decision.
• I'll take a quick perusal of the menu before deciding what to order.
• Let me just skim through this article real quick for a perusal of the main points.
• His perusal of the situation led to a deeper understanding of the underlying issues.