scrutinize

verb
UK: /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/
US: /ˈskruː.tən.aɪz/

  1. To examine something very carefully in order to discover information.

    1. I had to scrutinize the small print.
    2. The accountant will scrutinize all the financial records before approving them.

  2. To look at or examine someone or something carefully.

    1. She scrutinized my face for any sign of guilt.
    2. Customs officers scrutinize luggage for prohibited items at the border.

Synonyms

analyze scan investigate probe study vet inspect sift check peruse examine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scrutinize" in English means: To examine something very carefully in order to discover information., To look at or examine someone or something carefully..

The phonetic transcription of "scrutinize" is /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/ in British English and /ˈskruː.tən.aɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scrutinize": analyze, scan, investigate, probe, study, vet, inspect, sift, check, peruse, examine.

Example usage of "scrutinize": "I had to scrutinize the small print.". More examples on the page.