scrutinize

Alternative forms

• scrutinise (Commonwealth)

Etymology

From scrutiny +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈskɹuːtə.naɪz/

Verb

scrutinize (third-person singular simple present scrutinizes, present participle scrutinizing, simple past and past participle scrutinized)

1. (transitive) To examine something with great care.

   to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals

   • Ayliffe

     whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize

   • G. W. Cable

     Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest.

2. (transitive) To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.