perusal

noun

Definition of perusalnext
as in examination

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Recent Examples of perusal More to Explore Numerous academic articles and books in this vein diagnosed Latin Americans with a pathological relationship to masculinity, often based only on perusal of Mexican literature and informal interviews with locals. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 June 2026 Just one quick perusal of Corrin’s Instagram comments reveals shocking bigotry. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 May 2026 As a means of conspicuous consumption the canon is poorly served, but as a destination to explore, as a complicated, contradictory, sometimes boring and often beautiful place, there can be much to be gained through a meander, a perusal, a stroll. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 Then a perusal of several studies that spanned decades and oceans made my hypothesis cloudy enough to blot out that April Fools’ Day moon. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perusal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perusal
  1. examination
  2. inspection
  3. survey
  4. study
  5. observation
  6. attention
Noun
  • Rescuers took the angler to a nearby landing and turned him over to EMS personnel for examination.
    — Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Rollins has pushed back on criticism that staff cuts and ongoing plans to relocate much of the agency away from its Washington, DC-area headquarters could have impacted inspections.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of inspection
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  • Kai Poma plans to conduct cultural and archaeological resource studies and environmental surveys and then prepare a resource management plan for the property, according to planning documents.
    — Alex Wigglesworth Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026
  • Kyle de Bruin, managing director at workplace research firm Leesman, said his firm’s surveys of roughly 100 to 130 large companies back this data up.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of survey
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  • Omdia’s recent study found that the volume of phones under $400 will decline, while higher price points will offset the decline.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • But that belief doesn’t appear to align with reality, as according to recent studies, women may receive significantly less in Social Security benefits than their male counterparts.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 July 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • About 200,000 such observations, spanning July 2022 to June 2025, formed the dataset the team used to measure Earth’s frame dragging.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • Since the law first gained recognition, numerous other laws and observations similar to Murphy’s law have been put forth that apply to a variety of situations.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • Hernan Lopez is president of Owl & Co, an advisory firm focused on media and the attention economy.
    — Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Broad panels open the interiors to water and sky, allowing the lake to enter the home without the structure competing for attention.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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