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perusal Meaning & Definition

/pəˈɹuːzl̩/

What Does Perusal Mean?

Perusal is used as a noun meaning The act or process of perusing, or an instance of it. Studying something carefully; a careful study. It is also used to mean Studying something carefully; a careful study.

Word Facts for Perusal

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//pəˈɹuːzl̩//
Syllables1
Synonymsperusing, studying and poring over
Pluralperusals

Perusal Definition (Noun)

  1. The act or process of perusing, or an instance of it. Studying something carefully; a careful study.

    Please find attached the relevant documents for your perusal.

  2. Studying something carefully; a careful study.

    Please find attached the relevant documents for your perusal.

  3. Giving something a cursory scan; a cursory scan.

Noun

  1. The act of perusing; studying something carefully.

Synonyms of Perusal

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Antonyms of Perusal

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Perusal in a Sentence

Please find attached the relevant documents for your perusal.

Word Forms & Grammar

perusal (countable and uncountable, plural perusals)

Words That Rhyme With Perusal

Origin of Perusal

From peruse + -al.

How to Pronounce Perusal

Perusal is pronounced //pəˈɹuːzl̩// and has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Perusal

What part of speech is perusal?

Perusal is a noun.

What is another word for perusal?

Words with a similar meaning to perusal include perusing, studying and poring over. See the full list of perusal synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of perusal?

The plural of perusal is perusals.

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