dotancohen
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From this trustworthy source:
Perusal | Define Perusal at Dictionary.com
I find these contradictory definitions:
I take this to mean that a "perusal" can be either a quick skip-the-details read, or a deep go-over-everything read. Am I mistaken? Often context is not enough to deduce the proper meaning for this word, so how can one know exactly which meaning is being referred to?
Thanks.
Perusal | Define Perusal at Dictionary.com
I find these contradictory definitions:
1. to read or examine with care; study 2. to browse or read through in a leisurely way
I take this to mean that a "perusal" can be either a quick skip-the-details read, or a deep go-over-everything read. Am I mistaken? Often context is not enough to deduce the proper meaning for this word, so how can one know exactly which meaning is being referred to?
Thanks.