perusing

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

perusing
    n 1: reading carefully with intent to remember [syn: {perusal},
         {perusing}, {poring over}, {studying}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Peruse \Pe*ruse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Perused}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Perusing}.] [Pref. per- + use.]
   1. To observe; to examine with care. [R.]
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            Myself I then perused, and limb by limb
            Surveyed.                             --Milton.
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   2. To read through; to read carefully. --Shak.
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