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Verb: scrutinise  'skroo-ti,nIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: scrutinize)
  1. Examine or assess carefully and thoroughly
    "he scrutinised his likeness in the mirror";
    - size up, take stock, scrutinize
     
  2. Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
    "scrutinise accounts and tax returns";
    - audit, scrutinize, inspect

Derived forms: scrutinising, scrutinises, scrutinised

Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], canvass, examine, see, study