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scrutinize

verb

/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

Meaning

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

To examine or analyze something deeply.

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

The documents were scrutinized for any errors.

examine, inspect, analyze

Entry 1

examine, inspect, analyze

Entry 2

examine, inspect, analyze

overlook, ignore, neglect

Entry 1

overlook, ignore, neglect

Entry 2

overlook, ignore, neglect

To confess or acknowledge something as true; to allow entry.

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

To speak to someone directly or to deal with an issue.

to change the order or position of something

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules