scrutinize

Etymology

From scrutiny + -ize.

verb

  1. (transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
    to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals
    whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize
    Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest. 1879, George Washington Cable, Old Creole Days
  2. (transitive) To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.

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