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- Dictionaryscru·ti·nize/ˈskro͞otnˌīz/
verb
- 1. examine or inspect closely and thoroughly: "customers were warned to scrutinize the small print"
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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the verb scrutinize, which means to examine closely and minutely. See examples of scrutinize in sentences and related words in the dictionary.
Scrutinize means to examine something very carefully in order to discover information. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.
To scrutinize something, you have to look at it really critically, investigating every nook and cranny. Often things are scrutinized to verify if they're correct or authentic. So it makes perfect sense that this verb is rooted in the Latin word scrutari , which means “to search.”
Scrutinize definition: to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.. See examples of SCRUTINIZE used in a sentence.
Scrutinize means to examine something very carefully, often to find out some information from it or about it. Learn the pronunciation, word frequency, derived forms, and usage of scrutinize in British and American English.
Scrutinize means to examine or observe with great care or in minute detail. See the verb form, past participle, gerund, and imperative of scrutinize, as well as synonyms, translations, and usage examples.
Scrutinize means to look at or examine somebody or something carefully. See the pronunciation, picture, usage notes, synonyms and example sentences of scrutinize in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
