CEFR B2

scrutinize

verb

Meaning

To examine or inspect something very closely and thoroughly, often with a critical eye, to find out every detail.

Examples

The detective began to scrutinize the crime scene for any overlooked clues.
Auditors will scrutinize the company's financial records to ensure there are no irregularities.

Synonyms: examine, inspect, analyze, peruse, pore over

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scrutinize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/

Definition

To examine or inspect something very closely and thoroughly, often with a critical eye, to find out every detail.

Examples

The detective began to scrutinize the crime scene for any overlooked clues.
Auditors will scrutinize the company's financial records to ensure there are no irregularities.
He scrutinized the map, trying to find the smallest roads that might lead to the hidden village.

How to Use scrutinize

scrutinize something for something (prepositional phrase): To examine something closely to find a specific item or characteristic. — "She scrutinized the painting for any signs of forgery."
scrutinize closely (collocation): To examine with great intensity. — "The scientist scrutinized the sample closely under the microscope."

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