Meaning & use
perusal
A careful reading or thorough examination of something written.
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A quick perusal of the contract revealed a clause she had missed before.
The editor's perusal of the manuscript took several days to complete.
A note on using this word
Although often used loosely to mean a quick glance, "perusal" formally implies careful, attentive reading rather than skimming.
Words with a similar meaning
examinationreview
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