Scrutinize

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈskɹuːtÉ™.naɪz/

Alternative forms

• scrutinise (Commonwealth)

Origin

From scrutiny + -ize.

Full definition of scrutinize

Verb

1. (transitive) To examine something with great care.to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals
• Ayliffewhose votes they were obliged to scrutinize
• G. W. CableThose pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest.
2. (transitive) To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.

Related terms

• inscrutable
• scrutineer
• scrutiny