peruse, verb, /pə'ruz/
to read something, especially in a careful way.
to examine or read (something) in a very careful way.
to look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed way.
She leant forward to peruse the document more closely.
Would you like something to drink while you peruse [=look over] the menu?
He perused the newspaper over breakfast.
She perused [=studied] the lists closely.
A copy of the report is available for you to peruse at your leisure.
perusal, noun,/pə'ruːz(ə)l/
Perusal of something such as a letter, article, or document is the action of reading it.
a brief perusal (= a quick read)
He sent a copy of the report to the governors for their perusal (= for them to read).
a quick perusal of the menu.
Here is the list of guests for your perusal.
This book deserves careful perusal.
Peter Cooke undertook to send each of us a sample contract for perusal.
A perusal of the letters which we have published has satisfied him of the reality of our claim.
a casual perusal of this list.
The agreement was signed after careful perusal.
