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   peruse

   /pəˈruːz/

   verb

   • 1. read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way: formal "he has spent countless hours in libraries perusing art history books and catalogues"
   • ▪ examine carefully or at length: formal "Laura perused a Caravaggio"

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘use up, wear out’): perhaps from per- ‘thoroughly’ + use, but compare with Anglo-Norman French peruser ‘examine’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. peruser noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PERUSE definition: 1. to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in: 2. to…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › perusePeruse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PERUSE is to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study. How to use peruse in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About peruse.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPERUSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PERUSE meaning: 1. to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in: 2. to…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › perusePeruse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Traditionally, peruse has meant to read or examine something carefully. But informally, it can have the opposite meaning, to read something casually and quickly. To understand the two meanings, think about the way people like to talk about doing things thoroughly, even when they aren't.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › perusePERUSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Peruse definition: to read through with thoroughness or care. See examples of PERUSE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPERUSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. to read or examine with care; study 2. to browse or read through in a leisurely way.... Click for more definitions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPERUSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PERUSE definition: to look at or read something in order to find what interests you. Learn more.