noun.
An examination or perusal; an instance of perusing.
verb.
To examine or consider with care.
verb.
To read completely.
verb.
To look over casually; to skim.
verb.
To go from place to place; to wander.
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verb.
examine or consider with attention and in detail
Word Usage
"Navy Captain John Murphy, the lead prosecutor, told the court it was standard practice for the guards to "peruse" written material after a detainee spoke with his attorneys "for force protection.""