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Scrutinize

Scrutinize Meaning & Definition
Scrutinize Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scrutinize?

[v] of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify
[v] to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror."

Synonyms | Synonyms for Scrutinize: audit | inspect | scrutinise | scrutinise | size up | take stock

Related Terms | Find terms related to Scrutinize:

See Also | analyse | analyze | canvass | examine | examine | see | study

Scrutinize In Webster's Dictionary

\Scru"ti*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scrutinized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Scrutinizing}.] [From {Scrutiny}.] To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals. Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. --Ayliffe. Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest. --G. W. Cable.
\Scru"ti*nize\, v. i. To make scrutiny.

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