Synonyms

scrutinize

American

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /

especially British, scrutinise

verb (used with object)

scrutinized, scrutinizing

to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.

Synonyms:

search, study, investigate

verb (used without object)

scrutinized, scrutinizing

to conduct a scrutiny.

Synonyms:

search, study, investigate

scrutinize British

/ ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz /

verb

(tr) to examine carefully or in minute detail

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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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Spurred by the certainty around the federal estate-tax levels, estate planners and financial advisors are scrutinizing older trusts.

From Barron's

When one book had been scrutinized from front to back, Duane would remove it and set another one on the table in front of her.

From Literature

“I study, I scrutinize, I love, and I recreate.”

From The Wall Street Journal

During his time as president he was also scrutinized for the lack of women in tenured positions.

From Salon

They don’t want judges to scrutinize if civil penalties are disproportionate.

From The Wall Street Journal

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