scrutinize
[ skroot-n-ahyz ]
/ ˈskrut nˌaɪz /
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.
Also
especially British,
scru·ti·nise.
Origin of scrutinize
First recorded in 1665–75;
scrutin(y) +
-ize
SYNONYMS FOR scrutinize
OTHER WORDS FROM scrutinize
Words nearby scrutinize
scruple,
scrupulous,
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