Perusal: meaning, definitions and examples

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perusal

 

[ pษ™หˆruหz(ษ™)l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

formal

The action of reading or examining something carefully.

Synonyms

examination, inspection, scrutiny

Examples of usage

  • After a quick perusal of the document, she realized there were several errors.
  • I suggest giving the contract a thorough perusal before signing it.
Context #2 | Noun

literary

The act of looking at or considering something.

Synonyms

exploration, review, study

Examples of usage

  • His perusal of the ancient manuscript revealed hidden secrets.
  • She sat in the garden with a book, lost in perusal of the beautiful illustrations.
Context #3 | Noun

formal

The action of examining or considering something.

Synonyms

analysis, evaluation, survey

Examples of usage

  • The perusal of different options led to a final decision.
  • The perusal of the evidence brought clarity to the case.
Context #4 | Verb

formal

To examine or consider with attention and in detail.

Synonyms

inspect, review, study

Examples of usage

  • He perused the report carefully before presenting it to the board.
  • Please peruse the menu and let me know what you'd like to order.

Translations

Translations of the word "perusal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น leitura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคขเคผเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Durchsicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembacaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lektura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–ฒ่ฆง (etsuran)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lecture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lectura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okuma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋… (jeongdok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุงุกุฉ (qirฤสพa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤtenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญtanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜…่ฏป (yuรจdรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ branje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ (ts'akitkhva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxuma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lectura

Etymology

The word 'perusal' originated from the Latin word 'perusus', which means 'to examine thoroughly'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, 'perusal' has retained its meaning of reading or examining something carefully. The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to indicate a detailed examination or consideration of a particular subject matter.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,651, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.