scrutinize

/ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/
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To examine something very carefully and in detail.

Examples

  • He scrutinizes his own work to ensure there are no mistakes.
  • During the interview, the journalist scrutinized the politician's statements for inconsistencies.
  • The auditor scrutinizes every receipt before approving the expense report.
  • Scientists are scrutinizing the data for patterns that could explain the anomaly.
  • The manager asked the team to scrutinize the customer feedback for recurring complaints.

Similar words

assess
study
inspect
probe
examine
analyze
review

Meanings

Examine carefully

verb
everyday
neutral
To look at something very closely in order to find out details or information.

Examples

  • The auditor scrutinizes every receipt before approving the expense report.
  • She scrutinized the contract line by line to catch any hidden fees.
  • Scientists are scrutinizing the data for patterns that could explain the anomaly.
  • He scrutinizes his own work to ensure there are no mistakes.
  • The manager asked the team to scrutinize the customer feedback for recurring complaints.
  • During the interview, the journalist scrutinized the politician's statements for inconsistencies.
  • Parents often scrutinize the ingredients list on food packages to protect their children.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does scrutinize mean?

scrutinize means to examine something very carefully and in detail.

How is scrutinize used as a verb?

scrutinize is a verb that means to look at something very closely to find details or information.

What is the everyday sense of scrutinize?

In everyday usage scrutinize means to look at something very closely in order to discover details.

What are some synonyms of scrutinize?

Synonyms of scrutinize include examine, inspect, study, review, analyze, probe, assess.

Is scrutinize formal or informal?

scrutinize has a neutral register and is used in everyday contexts.

When would you scrutinize something?

You would scrutinize something when you need to check details carefully, such as reviewing a contract or analyzing data.

How does scrutinize differ from examine?

Both scrutinize and examine mean to look closely, but scrutinize implies a more intense, detailed inspection.

Can scrutinize be applied to people?

Yes, you can scrutinize a person's actions or statements to uncover details.

What part of speech is scrutinize?

scrutinize is a verb.

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