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

Example Sentences

As a first-time candidate, Whitesides had no voting record to scrutinize.

From Los Angeles Times

The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to scrutinize any major federal rules adopted within the final 60 legislative session days.

From Los Angeles Times

As a first-time candidate, Whitesides had no voting record to scrutinize.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s another matter entirely to scrutinize one’s industry in full view of the TV audience, which O’Donnell has done regularly.

From Salon

Whitesides is a first-time candidate with no voting record to scrutinize.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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