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scrutinize
(redirected from scrutinizes)

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scru·ti·nize  (skrtn-z)
tr.v. scru·ti·nized, scru·ti·niz·ing, scru·ti·niz·es
To examine or observe with great care; inspect critically.

scruti·nizer n.
scruti·nizing·ly adv.

scrutinize, scrutinise [ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz]
vb
(tr) to examine carefully or in minute detail
scrutinizer , scrutiniser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.scrutinize - to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"
examine, see - observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
2.scrutinize - examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns"
analyse, analyze, examine, study, canvass, canvas - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"

scrutinize
verb examine, study, inspect, research, search, investigate, explore, probe, analyse, scan, sift, dissect, work over, pore over, peruse, inquire into, go over with a fine-tooth comb She scrutinized his features.
Translations
scrutinize [ˈskruːtɪnaɪz] VT [+ work etc] → escudriñar; [+ votes] → efectuar el escrutinio de
scrutinize [ˈskruːtɪnaɪz] scrutinise (British) vtscruter, examiner minutieusement
scrutinize
vt (= examine)(genau) untersuchen; (= check)genau prüfen; (= stare at)prüfend ansehen, mustern; to scrutinize something for somethingetw auf etw (acc)untersuchen or prüfen
scrutinize [ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz] vt (work) → esaminare accuratamente; (person's face) → scrutare; (votes) → scrutinare
scrutinize [ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz] vt (work) → esaminare accuratamente; (person's face) → scrutare; (votes) → scrutinare


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