scrutinize

C1 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled scrutinise, scrutinised, and scrutinising

US /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ UK /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ See IPA manual

Freq #50427

Meanings

1

verb
To examine something very carefully and in detail.

The detective scrutinized every line of the letter for clues.
2

verb
To inspect something closely to find hidden flaws or errors.

Auditors scrutinized the company's accounts for any irregularities.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to examine something very... size up

2 verb · to inspect something... audit

Word family

Forms scrutinizedscrutinizesscrutinizing

Related forms inscrutable scrutineer scrutiny

Etymology

From scrutiny + -ize.

Topics

Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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