perusing
verb (present participle)UK /pəˈruːzɪŋ/
US /pəˈruːzɪŋ/
Reading something carefully and slowly.
She was perusing the menu before deciding what to order.
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2. Looking at something in a relaxed or casual way.
He spent the afternoon perusing the shelves at the bookstore.
3. Examining something in detail to understand it.
The scientist was perusing the data for any patterns.
4. Reading through a document thoroughly.
They were perusing the contract before signing it.