The meaning of PERUSAL is the act or an instance of perusing something : a reading or examining of something. How to use perusal in a sentence.
Also found in: Thesaurus. pe·ruse (pə-ro͞oz′) tr.v. pe·rused, pe·rus·ing, pe·rus·es 1. To read or examine, typically with great care. 2. Usage Problem To glance over; skim. [Middle English perusen, to use up : Latin per-, per- + Middle English usen, to ...