perusal

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of examining or considering something carefully and in detail.

  - "During the perusal of the contract, she noticed some inconsistencies."
  - "After the perusal of the report, the committee made their decision."

• Noun

  A careful and attentive reading of a text.

  - "He made several perusals of the text before delivering his lecture."
  - "The student's perusal of the textbook helped her understand complex concepts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perusal
curses , verses , hearse , rehearse

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Variants

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perusal , perusals

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'perusus,' meaning 'thoroughly examined'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perusal' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. Perusal is an essential part of the editing process in publishing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Review: A perusal is a more thorough and detailed examination compared to a casual review.

2. Examination: Perusal is a specific type of examination where one carefully considers the details.

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Culture

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Perusal has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of reading and studying. In art, it can refer to the act of closely examining a piece for details and nuances.

How to Memorize "perusal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of carefully examining a document or text.
   - Imagine yourself poring over the details of a complex text.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perusal' with the idea of careful examination.
   - Think of the word 'perusal' as synonymous with 'thorough analysis'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Perusal' - 'P' for Peruse, 'E' for Examine, 'R' for Read, 'U' for Understand, 'S' for Study, and 'A' for Analyze.

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