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

The federal office said it had scrutinized medical records, testimony and interviews that “showcase how severely delayed Kira Johnson’s diagnosis and care was.”

From Los Angeles Times

Burns’ documentary doesn’t examine this particular shawl detail, although many other bits in different pictures are scrutinized.

From Los Angeles Times

Other teachers in Southern California have also been scrutinized due to their reaction to the election.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's more difficult to have more people scrutinizing me, but there's plenty of evidence to suggest that when people like me are scrutinized, we do a better job."

From BBC

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

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