scrutinize
[ skroot-n-ahyz ]
/ ˈskrut nˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), scru·ti·nized, scru·ti·niz·ing.
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
verb (used without object), scru·ti·nized, scru·ti·niz·ing.
to conduct a scrutiny.
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Also especially British, scru·ti·nise .
Origin of scrutinize
First recorded in 1665–75; scrutin(y) + -ize
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scrutinize
scrutinise
/ (ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to examine carefully or in minute detail
Derived forms of scrutinize
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