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He had returned for less than a minute to his perusal of outdated magazines when Joan came back.—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
Go ahead, take a perusal of LinkedIn's startups list, and scroll down Y Combinator's remote job listings to find your next high-paying dream remote job.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Many are digitized and available for exploration online, which Sullivan, who is now co-executive Director with Burford, notes as a great resource for casual perusal.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 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
Go ahead, take a perusal of LinkedIn's startups list, and scroll down Y Combinator's remote job listings to find your next high-paying dream remote job.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Many are digitized and available for exploration online, which Sullivan, who is now co-executive Director with Burford, notes as a great resource for casual perusal.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Perusal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perusal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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