American English pronunciation

How to pronounce peruses

IPA transcription: [pɚ'uzɪz]

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Noun

  • a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries

Verb

  • examine or consider with attention and in detail

    “Please peruse this report at your leisure”

Usage examples

  • A man pushing a carriage peruses the goods sold at a store.