scrutinize
[skroot-n-ahyz]
- to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
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- to conduct a scrutiny.
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Also especially British, scru·ti·nise.
Origin of scrutinize
Synonyms
See more synonyms for scrutinize on Thesaurus.com1, 2. investigate, study, search.
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Examples from the Web for scrutinize
Contemporary Examples
The NCAA likes to scrutinize and monitor their chattel in the event that money flows their way from outside jobs.
She lost her actual sight at the moment she was ready to scrutinize herself.
There is little sign that Beijing has the appetite to scrutinize its own policy errors, though some in China have pointed the way.
Others will scrutinize the menu, the décor, and the floral arrangements.
When the police arrived it was to scrutinize and remove the Richard Prince.
Historical Examples
He is expected to see and to sing, not to scrutinize and meditate.
The Book of Old English BalladsGeorge Wharton Edwards
Calhoun was able to scrutinize her without appearing to do so, and he was satisfied again.
Pariah PlanetMurray Leinster
Mr. Green's small eyes continued to scrutinize Leduc at intervals.
The Lion's SkinRafael Sabatini
With some reserve, which we must not scrutinize, he began with the political object.
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
I had time enough to scrutinize their faces as they came out.
Debts of HonorMaurus Jkai
scrutinize
scrutinise
- (tr) to examine carefully or in minute detail
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Word Origin and History for scrutinize
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