About The Word Scrutinize
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Scrutinize
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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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