scrutinize

American  

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /

especially British, scrutinise

verb (used with object)

scrutinized, scrutinizing

1. to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.

   Synonyms:

   search, study, investigate

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verb (used without object)

scrutinized, scrutinizing

1. to conduct a scrutiny.

   Synonyms:

   search, study, investigate

scrutinize British  

/ ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to examine carefully or in minute detail

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Other Word Forms

• rescrutinize verb (used with object)
• scrutinization noun
• scrutinizer noun
• scrutinizingly adverb
• self-scrutinized adjective
• self-scrutinizing adjective
• unscrutinized adjective
• unscrutinizing adjective
• unscrutinizingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of scrutinize

First recorded in 1665–75; scrutin(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

The Times looks back at a devastating year, scrutinizes official response and makes the case for being better prepared next time.

From Los Angeles Times

Canadian jobs data for December are due on Friday and will be scrutinized for signs of how the jobs market is holding up.

From The Wall Street Journal

That position has also made Nvidia the most scrutinized company on the planet.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We scrutinize every accessory in the same way that we scrutinize the vehicle to keep prices as low as possible.”

From Los Angeles Times

Other companies being scrutinized come from industries ranging from automotive and pharmaceuticals to defense and utilities, the people familiar with the investigations said, and some have met in person with Justice Department officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• analyze
• check
• check out
• comb
• consider
• dissect
• explore
• inspect
• investigate
• look over
• peruse
• pore over
• probe
• scan
• sift
• watch
• weigh