Peruse
To read something carefully and thoroughly; to examine in detail.
verbPeruse
To read something carefully and thoroughly; to examine in detail.
verbImagine This
Imagine you're a librarian poring over a thick manual. Rather than skimming, you pore over each page, annotating definitions, dates, and subtle nuances to ensure you understand every clause.
Sounds Like
/pəˈruːz/ or /pɚˈjuːz/
Looks Like
per-use; pursue (to seek after)
Remember This
Peruse often means read carefully today, but historically it could also mean skim; be mindful of context to avoid confusion with pursue. A perusal is the act of reading or examining something in detail.
Other Forms
Connect With
read, examine, study, scrutinize, browse, go over
Note
Common pitfall: confusing peruse with pursue or with perusal (the noun). Use peruse for careful reading; use browse or skim if you mean a quick glance.