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   peruse

   /pəˈruːz/

   verb

   • 1. read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way: formal "he has spent countless hours in libraries perusing art history books and catalogues"
   • ▪ examine carefully or at length: formal "Laura perused a Caravaggio"

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘use up, wear out’): perhaps from per- ‘thoroughly’ + use, but compare with Anglo-Norman French peruser ‘examine’.

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   • 1. peruser noun

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   What does peruse mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! PERUSE definition: 1. to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   What does perusen mean?

   • 1. To read or examine, typically with great care. 2. Usage Problem To glance over; skim. [Middle English perusen, to use up : Latin per-, per- + Middle English usen, to use; see use .] pe·rus′al n. pe·rus′er n.

   Peruse - definition of peruse by The Free Dictionary

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   What does to peruse and read mean?

   • To peruse means simply "to read or examine carefully/with attention to detail" To read is just to "to look at and understand written language." To read is just to "to look at and understand written language." ok! thanks! ok!

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   What is the difference between peruse and perusal?

   • "Peruse" means "look at", "examine", etc. "For your perusal" means "for you to see", "for you to read", "for your information", etc. I would suggest using : for your visual inspection ; for your consideration ; for your analysis . What are other ways to say “because”?

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Peruse means to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in, or to read carefully in a detailed way. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of peruse with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Peruse can mean to read carefully or in detail, or to skim or look over casually. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this contronym with Merriam-Webster dictionary.

   • Peruse can mean "to read something in a relaxed way, or skim" and can also mean "to read something carefully or in detail." It is what is known as...
   • Yes; one of our definitions for peruse is "to skim." However, you should be aware that another of our definitions for this word is "to read somethi...
   • Peruse is a verb, referring to either the casual or the thorough and detailed examining of something. The related noun meaning "the act or an insta...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › perusePERUSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Peruse means to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in, or to read or look at something in a relaxed way. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of peruse with examples from various sources.

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   Traditionally, peruse has meant to read or examine something carefully. But informally, it can have the opposite meaning, to read something casually and quickly. To understand the two meanings, think about the way people like to talk about doing things thoroughly, even when they aren't.

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   Peruse definition: to read through with thoroughness or care. See examples of PERUSE used in a sentence.

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   Define peruse. peruse synonyms, peruse pronunciation, peruse translation, English dictionary definition of peruse. read through thoroughly; examine in detail: peruse a map Not to be confused with: pursue – trail, hunt; follow close upon: pursue the escapee; continue to...

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   Peruse means to read or examine something with care or in a leisurely way. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, grammar, and usage of peruse with Collins English Dictionary.