Word of the Day: Peruse

[Ruthanne]

read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way.
"he has spent countless hours in libraries perusing art history books and catalogues"

• examine carefully or at length.
  "Laura perused a Caravaggio"

 

[Aunt Marg]

My mornings are spent perusing new posts on this forum while enjoying my coffee.

 

[MarkinPhx]

There are many new things I would like to peruse this coming year but will probably forget what they are by the end of January.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

Based upon the definition, I've been using peruse in the wrong manner! I thought it means to read something quickly (ie: skim an article, not read thoroughly).

 

[Aunt Marg]

Based upon the definition, I've been using peruse in the wrong manner! I thought it means to read something quickly (ie: skim an article, not read thoroughly).

As far as I'm concerned, OneEyed, one can quickly peruse, so you are absolutely correct in your use of the word.

Just because one chooses to peruse quickly, does not mean they aren't paying attention to detail.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

As far as I'm concerned, OneEyed, one can quickly peruse, so you are absolutely correct in your use of the word.

Just because one chooses to peruse quickly, does not mean they aren't paying attention to detail.

Thank you Aunt Marg!

 

[Sliverfox]

After talking with dog trainer, I have to peruse dog training books before I get a new dog.