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scrutinize definition

scru·ti·nize (skro̵̅o̅t′'n īz′)

transitive verb scrutinized -·nized′, scrutinizing -·niz′·ing

to look at very carefully; examine closely; inspect minutely

Etymology: < scrutiny + -ize

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