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
  • No sentence in corporate life sounds more like the beginning of an examination, and none more dependably marks the end of one.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Among the most notable figures in this year’s report were 157 domestic abuse forensic exams conducted through the organization’s strangulation examination program, which launched in the past two years.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of examination
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  • These include machine assembly, large-scale metal printing, post-processing, inspection, quality assurance and customer acceptance.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The LaunchAgent uses an Apple-like name, which can make the entry blend in during a quick inspection.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of inspection
Noun
  • Core inflation gives economists and policymakers a good sense of how persistent price pressures may be, and to gauge Americans’ view of prices, officials look at market and survey-based measures of inflation expectations.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Both groups completed a collection of surveys, and then the data were adjusted to account for age and education.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Definition of survey
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  • Emerging studies on leading AI models that have been specially trained by scholars to act as virtual Commanders-in-Chief, armed with massive arsenals of atomic arms, have been alarming.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The studies looked at everything from chips and salsa to beef chili and chicken tikka masala.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • There will also be multicultural food vendors, an international marketplace, community art projects, drum circles, youth soccer, interactive art activities and family programming designed to encourage participation rather than simply observation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • This proactive approach, combining data analysis with direct observation and long-term vision, positions them for superior returns.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of observation
Noun
  • The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Too many brands exhaust their marketing budgets fighting for attention during the primary event when real power lies in owning the transitional micro-moment immediately following exertion.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of attention

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