/ pəˈruːz; NAmE / verb
[ vn ] ( formal or humorous ) to read sth, especially in a careful way :
A copy of the report is available for you to peruse at your leisure.
► per·usal / pəˈruːzl; NAmE / noun [ U , sing. ]:
The agreement was signed after careful perusal.
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent. (in the sense use up, wear out): perhaps from per- thoroughly + use , but compare with Anglo-Norman French peruser examine.