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He had returned for less than a minute to his perusal of outdated magazines when Joan came back.—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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While the Fox and Sinclair docs are available for perusal on the FCC web site, the WSJ editorial likely commanded a much greater number of reader impressions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
With so many books to explore and limited hours to employ, the library’s readers needed a means of deciding which books warranted perusal.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Olympic schedule There are too many games to list, but our new full Olympic schedule interactive page is live and ready for your perusal.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Another extra girly mani for your perusal?
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
With so many books to explore and limited hours to employ, the library’s readers needed a means of deciding which books warranted perusal.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Olympic schedule There are too many games to list, but our new full Olympic schedule interactive page is live and ready for your perusal.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Another extra girly mani for your perusal?
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Perusal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perusal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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