Meaning of the word "look through" in English

What does "look through" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

look through

US /lʊk θruː/
UK /lʊk θruː/
"look through" picture

Phrasal Verb

1.

to read something quickly

Example:
I need to look through these documents before the meeting.
She quickly looked through the report for key information.
2.

to search for something among other things

Example:
I need to look through my old photos to find that picture.
The police will look through the evidence carefully.
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