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scrutinize
[ skroot-n-ahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
Synonyms: search, study, investigate
verb (used without object)
- to conduct a scrutiny.
Synonyms: search, study, investigate
scrutinize
/ ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz /
verb
- tr to examine carefully or in minute detail
Derived Forms
- ˈscrutiˌnizer, noun
Other Words From
- scruti·ni·zation noun
- scruti·nizer noun
- scruti·nizing·ly adverb
- re·scruti·nize verb (used with object) rescrutinized rescrutinizing
- self-scruti·nized adjective
- self-scruti·nizing adjective
- un·scruti·nized adjective
- un·scruti·nizing adjective
- un·scruti·nizing·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of scrutinize1
Example Sentences
The NCAA likes to scrutinize and monitor their chattel in the event that money flows their way from outside jobs.
She lost her actual sight at the moment she was ready to scrutinize herself.
Voters in New Hampshire historically make their decisions late, and intensely scrutinize candidates.
Admissions officials scrutinize kids' behavior during on-campus play groups.
There is little sign that Beijing has the appetite to scrutinize its own policy errors, though some in China have pointed the way.
She sat down, to scrutinize the better this strange intruder.
They let no statement pass without examination, and they scrutinize facts closely and seek for causes.
When we know that an estate belongs to us, we are likely to scrutinize every part of it closely.
Breakfast passed off most charmingly without a word said by any one; and he walked round to the khan to scrutinize some figs.
To scrutinize all legislative action touching national defense.
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