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   Pe·ruse

   /pəˈro͞oz/

   

   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

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2. 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.

3. 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.

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.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.

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionperuse verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of peruse verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPERUSE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   A complete guide to the word "PERUSE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › perusePeruse - definition of peruse by The Free Dictionary

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   Define peruse. peruse synonyms, peruse pronunciation, peruse translation, English dictionary definition of peruse. read through thoroughly; examine in detail: peruse a map Not to be confused with: pursue – trail, hunt; follow close upon: pursue the escapee; continue to...

10. 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.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › peruse_nperuse, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun peruse. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.