scrutinize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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
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Of course there are still detractors, but in an era in which public cancellations abound and apologies are scrutinized for any whiff of inauthenticity, Milli Vanilli’s wrongdoings can now seem quaint.
From Los Angeles Times
The outcome of the election, and any comments from officials about the yen, will be carefully scrutinized for signs on the direction of future policy.
The contract “has expanded significantly beyond its original scope,” Lee said in a statement, later adding, “I believe the Council has a duty to demand transparency and closely scrutinize costs.”
From Los Angeles Times
Investors are scrutinizing the connection between AI investments and immediate profits, favoring companies like Meta with clearer return timetables over those with more convoluted paths like Microsoft.
From Barron's
She has profiled Golden State power brokers and scrutinized major public policies and political campaigns, including races for California governor, the U.S.
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