/ Dictionary / Index P peruse: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pe•ruse Pronunciation: (pu-rz'), [key] — -rused, -rus•ing. to read through with thoroughness or care: to peruse a report. to read. to survey or examine in detail. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: peruse (Thesaurus) perusal Perutz Related Content Daily Word Quiz: careening Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language