scrutinize

[ skroot-n-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, scru·ti·nized, scru·ti·niz·ing.

1. to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.

   Synonyms: search, study, investigate

verb (used without object)

, scru·ti·nized, scru·ti·niz·ing.

1. to conduct a scrutiny.

   Synonyms: search, study, investigate

scrutinize

/ ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. tr to examine carefully or in minute detail

Derived Forms

• ˈscrutiˌnizer, noun

Other Words From

• scruti·ni·zation noun
• scruti·nizer noun
• scruti·nizing·ly adverb
• re·scruti·nize verb (used with object) rescrutinized rescrutinizing
• self-scruti·nized adjective
• self-scruti·nizing adjective
• un·scruti·nized adjective
• un·scruti·nizing adjective
• un·scruti·nizing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrutinize¹

First recorded in 1665–75; scrutin(y) + -ize

Related Words

• analyze
• check
• check out
• comb
• consider
• dissect
• explore
• inspect
• investigate
• look over
• peruse
• pore over
• probe
• scan
• sift
• watch
• weigh