perusal

[ puh-roo-zuhl ]

noun

1. a reading:

   a perusal of the current books.

2. the act of perusing; survey; scrutiny:

   A more careful perusal yields this conclusion.

Other Words From

• prepe·rusal adjective
• repe·rusal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of perusal¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; peruse + -al ²

Example Sentences

Smith’s filing, for Judge Tanya Chutkan’s perusal, argues that Trump’s actions fell well outside his official duties as president.

From Slate

Most are off-limits to public perusal.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, I’ll be frank, I’m not typically especially enthused when I see something about a “viral TikTok cook” — it’s a realm that sometimes prioritizes virality over actual taste, know-how and technique — but Skier is a notable exception and one quick perusal through his cookbook extinguishes any doubts.

From Salon

If you miss the free bacon, Easy Street has its own attached cafe where you can grab breakfast burritos, sandwiches, burgers and other tasty bites to fuel your perusal.

From Seattle Times

She is exactly the "permanent politician" she accused Biden of being, as any perusal of her resume will show.

From Salon