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. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to examine something very... size up 2 verb · to inspect something... audit Word family Forms scrutinizedscrutinizesscrutinizing Related forms inscrutablescrutineerscrutiny Etymology AI details From scrutiny + -ize. Topics Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # scrutinize **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ **Frequency rank:** 50427 ## Meanings 1. To examine something very carefully and in detail. 2. To inspect something closely to find hidden flaws or errors. ## Examples - The detective scrutinized every line of the letter for clues. - Auditors scrutinized the company's accounts for any irregularities. ## Related Forms - inscrutable - scrutineer - scrutiny ## Etymology From scrutiny + -ize. ## AI Etymology Scrutinize is from scrutiny + -ize. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern verbal form is built from the named base and affix. In present-day use, it can mean to examine something very carefully and in detail, or to inspect something closely to find hidden flaws or errors. Related forms include inscrutable, scrutineer, scrutiny. ## Topics - Actions & Processes - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown