Perusal vs. Review — What's the Difference?

Reading through a document carefully.

Critiquing a new book for a blog.

Examining artworks in detail.

Assessing a restaurant's service and food.

Checking emails for important information.

Evaluating a movie's plot and acting.

Going over a contract before signing.

Providing feedback on a colleague's presentation.

Studying a recipe before cooking.

Summarizing a product's features and performance.

To read or examine, typically with great care.

Refresh one's memory;

Usage Problem To glance over; skim.

A review is an evaluation of a publication, service, or company such as a movie (a movie review), video game (video game review), musical composition (music review of a composition or recording), book (book review); a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or softwares such as business software, sales softwares; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, play, musical theater show, dance show or art exhibition. In addition to a critical evaluation, the review's author may assign the work a rating to indicate its relative merit.

The act of perusing; studying something carefully.

To look over, study, or examine again

The act of carefully viewing or examining.

To consider retrospectively; look back on

The act of reading, especially of reading through or with care.

To examine with an eye to criticism or correction

Reading carefully with intent to remember

To write or give a critical report on (a new work or performance, for example).

To go over or restudy material

To write critical reviews, especially for a newspaper or magazine.

A reexamination or reconsideration.

A retrospective view or survey.

A restudying of subject matter.

An exercise for use in restudying material.

A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.

A periodical devoted to articles and essays on current affairs, literature, or art.

An inspection or examination for the purpose of evaluation.

A formal military inspection.

A formal military ceremony held in honor of a person or occasion.

(Law) An evaluation conducted by a higher court of a decision made or action taken by a lower court to determine whether any error was made.

A musical show consisting of often satirical skits, songs, and dances; a revue.

A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.

An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.

(legal) A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.

A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.

A survey of the available items or material.

A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.

A military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs.

A forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code.

To survey; to look broadly over.

The judicial examination of the proceedings of a lower court by a higher.

A lesson studied or recited for a second time.

Look at again; examine again;

Appraise critically;

Hold a review (of troops)

Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.); remember;

Yes, while it may follow certain criteria, reviews often reflect the reviewer's personal opinions.

The main goal is thorough reading or examination for personal understanding or enjoyment.

No, reviews can be positive, negative, or mixed, depending on the reviewer's assessment.

Yes, perusal can apply to anything that can be examined closely, like art, data, or physical objects.

Yes, many professions require both perusal and review of documents, projects, or products as part of quality control or development processes.

Perusal ensures understanding of the terms and can prevent future disputes or misunderstandings.

A review includes critical assessment and evaluation, not just summarization.

Yes, perusal of material can precede and inform the process of reviewing it.

No, reviews can be expressed in various formats, including verbal feedback and video content.

A good review is insightful, balanced, and provides useful information based on clear criteria or personal experience.

Expertise can enhance the credibility of a review, but non-experts can also provide valuable perspectives.

Typically, yes, as it involves personal engagement with the material, but it can be shared in educational or collaborative settings.

While perusal implies thoroughness, the depth and speed can vary based on the reader's purpose.

Yes, reviews often influence others' perceptions, decisions, and can affect the success of the subject reviewed.

Perusal involves detailed examination with attention to detail, whereas browsing is more about quick or casual looking over.