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scrutinize Definition

scru·ti·nize (skro̵̅o̅t'n īz′)

transitive verb -·nized′, -·niz′·ing

to look at very carefully; examine closely; inspect minutely

Etymology: < scrutiny + -ize

scrutinize Related Forms
scru·ti·niz′er noun
scrutinize Synonyms

scrutinize

v.

view, study, pore over, stare; see examine 1, watch 1. See syn. study at examine.

scrutinize Usage Examples

Object

  • document: I'd encourage people to scrutinize the online document.
  • practice: The organization argues for greater diversity in the press and scrutinizes media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints.
  • aspect: It's about scrutinizing every aspect of your marketing.
  • work: They act in a similar way to Parliamentary select committees, scrutinizing the work of the Cabinet and reviewing Council policies and services.
  • legislation: They are there to scrutinize draft legislation, and amend, reject or pass it as they decide.
  • million: They will monitor details of suspect claims and scrutinize millions of them to find patterns or links.

Infinitive complement

  • ensure: Every invoice submitted is scrutinized to ensure there are no unjustifiable expenses claims being made.

Modifying Another Word

  • carefully: Such a notion demands that their language of subjectivity is scrutinized very carefully.
  • closely: Another very good reason for a lay shareholder to closely scrutinize the Board!
  • n't: Out how much robert including several often do n't scrutinize like many insurers.
  • thoroughly: Graham Barber has thoroughly scrutinized the large surviving repertoire of the nineteenth century and selected these works as being fully worthy of resurrection.
  • also: The performance of CSP channels across TCP/IP networks is also scrutinized.
  • not: Just as the Protocols say, Gentile society does not scrutinize the origin or the consequences of the theories it adopts.

Preposition: from

  • perspective: Skills, values, vocational, social and cultural objectives should be equally scrutinized from this particular perspective.

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