Pe·ruse v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perused p. pr. & vb. n. Perusing.]
  1. To observe; to examine with care. [R.]
  Myself I then perused, and limb by limb
  Surveyed.   --Milton.
  2. To read through; to read carefully.
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  perusing
       n : reading carefully with intent to remember [syn: perusal, poring
           over, studying]