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scrutinize
[ skroot-n-ahyz ]
/ ˈskrut nˌaɪz /
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Definition of scrutinize
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
OTHER WORDS FROM scrutinize
Words nearby scrutinize
scrupulous, scrupulously, scrutable, scrutator, scrutineer, scrutinize, scrutiny, scrutoire, scry, SCS, SCSI
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British Dictionary definitions for scrutinize
scrutinize
scrutinise
/ (ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to examine carefully or in minute detail
Derived forms of scrutinize
scrutinizer or scrutiniser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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