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perusal Definition

pe·rusal (pə ro̵̅o̅zəl)

noun

the act or an instance of perusing

perusal Synonyms

perusal

n.

perusal Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • document: Perusal of documents of the Foreign Office in Warsaw has given us later some surprising explanations.
  • record: A quick perusal of the records I had copied showed the name as " Anders " every time ( such consistency is fortunate ).
  • book: They express the thoughts and anxieties of János provoked by the perusal of the book.
  • page: However, I suspect that a quick perusal of the manual page or the configuration file should quickly point the way.
  • literature: Indeed, any close perusal of the literature on the development of inclusion in Europe inevitably reveals influences from the USA.
  • map: The farm's exact location becomes clear from a quick perusal of the map below.

Converse of object

  • recommend: Nevertheless, let us again recommend the perusal of Clarke's Demonstration.

Adjective modifier

  • quick: The farm's exact location becomes clear from a quick perusal of the map below.
  • careful: Careful perusal will enable you to spot his hard-working yet distinctly horizontal assistant!
  • brief: A brief perusal of viewer comments online is illuminating.
  • late: It downloads all the unread articles in your subscribed groups, and stores them on your local machine for later perusal.
  • first: I quoted several instances of the insufficiency of a first perusal.
  • cursory: A cursory perusal of the Analects of Confucius shows that Confucian thinkers emphasized a natural ease in applying the rules of propriety.

Modifies a noun

  • script: They will also let you borrow a perusal script and demo tape.
  • score: Free perusal scores are sent as Finale or PDF files.
  • copy: Perusal copies of the vocal score can be found by clicking here ( Sibelius Scorch score ).
  • purpose: Loan copies are for perusal purposes only, and must be returned within the hire period.
  • material: Please email us to request further details or perusal material of any of Rodgers ' works.

Preposition: by

  • anyone: The document was available for perusal by anyone interested by contacting the Chief Administrative Officer.
  • member: Advertising Mr Morrison circulated an overview of media in Northern Ireland, for perusal by Members.

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