What is another word for perusal?

Pronunciation: [pəɹˈuːzə͡l] (IPA)

Perusal is defined as the act of reading carefully or examining thoroughly. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of the word perusal, such as scrutiny, inspection, examination, review, study, analysis, and assessment. Scrutiny emphasizes a careful examination, often with a critical eye. Inspection refers to a detailed examination of something to check its condition or quality. Examination implies a thorough and systematic investigation. Review encompasses assessment, critique, and evaluation. Study refers to an intensive examination in order to acquire knowledge or understanding. Analysis involves breaking something down into its component parts for closer examination. Assessment is an act of evaluating or appraising something carefully.

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Usage examples for Perusal

"Tell Captain Martin I wish to speak to him," said Martin, as he finished the perusal of this letter.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
May the indulgent reader, who has followed me thus far in my narrative, as little regret the trouble of perusal!
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot
The man who writes long letters usually deals out high sounding phrases and customary paragraphs such as he has picked up through his perusal of others' letters.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter

Famous quotes with Perusal

  • Books that have become classics - books that have had their day and now get more praise than perusal - always remind me of retired colonels and majors and captains who, having reached the age limit, find themselves retired on half pay.
    Thomas Bailey Aldrich
  • The aim of the tests carried on with these syllable series was, by means of repeated audible perusal of the separate series, to so impress them that immediately afterward they could voluntarily be reproduced.
    Hermann Ebbinghaus
  • when my language or positions shall, in a casual perusal, seem absurd,I request the reader to seek some more creditable interpretation. The best which he can conceive should be assumed to be my intention: as on an escutcheon, when a figure resembles both an eagle and a buzzard, heraldry decides that the bird which is most creditable to the bearer, shall be deemed to be the one intended by the blazon.
    Alexander Bryan Johnson
  • The word qur’an means “recitation.” It was not designed for private perusal, but like most scriptures, it was meant to be read aloud, and the sound was an essential part of the sense. Poetry was important in Arabia. The poet was the spokesman, social historian, and cultural authority of his tribe, and over the years the Arabs had learned how to listen to a recitation and had developed a highly sophisticated critical ear.
    Karen Armstrong
  • The want of human interest is always felt. is one of the books which the reader admires and lays down, and forgets to take up again. None ever wished it longer than it is. Its perusal is a duty rather than a pleasure. We read Milton for instruction, retire harassed and overburdened, and look elsewhere for recreation; we desert our master, and seek for companions.
    John Milton

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