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perusing

/pəˈrʌzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does perusing mean?

verb

to read or look through something, especially a book or document, in a casual or leisurely way.

Example

"She spent the afternoon perusing the shelves of the used bookstore."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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