Verb: scrutinize 'skroo-ti,nIz
- Examine or assess carefully and thoroughly
"he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror";
- size up, take stock, scrutinise [Brit]
- Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
"scrutinize accounts and tax returns";
- audit, scrutinise [Brit], inspect
Derived forms: scrutinizing, scrutinizes, scrutinized
See also: size
Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], canvass, examine, see, study
Encyclopedia: Scrutinize