perusal
noun
pe·rus·al
pə-ˈrü-zəl 
plural perusals
: the act or an instance of perusing something : a reading or examining of something
a report that deserves careful perusal
She gave the list a quick perusal.
He had returned for less than a minute to his perusal of outdated magazines when Joan came back.—
John Updike
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That data is transmitted to a nearby computer or smartphone, where it's recorded for subsequent perusal by a physician.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
There’s been lots more happening in the snowy German capital, including politics on the red carpet and plenty of packages for your perusal.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Austin American-Statesman 0:00 3:42 A perusal of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's travel records over the past half-dozen years or so might give the impression that the Democrat from San Francisco is just one more Californian contemplating a move to Texas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Oct. 2024
League and Drafthouse staffers have been busy transferring the 50,000 movies to thin sleeves, which will be stocked in cabinets in the theater’s front hallway for perusal.
—Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Feb. 2024
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
There’s been lots more happening in the snowy German capital, including politics on the red carpet and plenty of packages for your perusal.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Austin American-Statesman 0:00 3:42 A perusal of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's travel records over the past half-dozen years or so might give the impression that the Democrat from San Francisco is just one more Californian contemplating a move to Texas.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Oct. 2024
League and Drafthouse staffers have been busy transferring the 50,000 movies to thin sleeves, which will be stocked in cabinets in the theater’s front hallway for perusal.
—Eric Webb, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for perusal
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“Perusal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perusal. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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