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look through something

 

1. to gaze through something. Look through the window at what the neighbors are doing. Look through the binoculars and see if you can get a better view.

2. to examine the parts, pages, samples, etc., of something. Look through this report and see what you make of it. I will look through it when I have time.

See also: look

look through

v.

1. To peer through or as if through something: The astronomer allowed us to look through the telescope.

2. To go through something quickly or superficially, especially when searching: I looked through the book, but I haven't had a chance to read it.

See also: look