look through (something)

look through (something)

1. Literally, to see, gaze, or peer through something transparent. I looked through the peephole to see who was knocking on the door. Look through this microscope and tell me what you see.2. To examine something, especially quickly, cursorily, or superficially. I looked through your paper, and so far you seem to have a good grasp on the topic. I'll read it more carefully this evening. He looked through the photo album to find a picture of him and all his siblings when they were kids.See also: look, through

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, through

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, through