Synonyms for perusal

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perusing · reading · scan · scrutiny

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 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.

Forms

Plural

perusals → perusings, studyings, readings, scrutinies…

Example sentences

• perusing He's perusing the classifieds in the newspaper.
• reading Few students are interested in reading this novel.
• scan Tomorrow, a CT-scan of my intestines will be made.
• scrutiny The downside of fame is public scrutiny.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

scan¹

7 letters

reading²

8 letters

studying³, scrutiny³, perusing³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reading² = 2 syllables).