perusal - definition of perusal by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
pe·ruse (p-r z) tr.v. pe·rused, pe·rus·ing, pe·rus·es To read or examine, typically with great care. [Middle English perusen, to use up: Latin per-, per-+ Middle English usen, to use; see use.] pe·rus a·ble adj. pe·rus al n. pe·rus er n. Usage Note: Perus...