peruse
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PERUSE
[+ object]
formal
1
:
to look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed way
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Would you like something to drink while you peruse [=look over] the menu?
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He perused the newspaper over breakfast.
2
:
to examine or read (something) in a very careful way
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She perused [=studied] the lists closely.
[count]
— usually singular
[noncount]
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a quick perusal of the menu
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Here is the list of guests for your perusal.
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This book deserves careful perusal.
