scrutinize

CEFRB1

/ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To examine something very carefully.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.

Examples

  • Customs officers scrutinize all packages entering the country.

  • I will scrutinize you closely.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

More examples

In context

  • We're going to scrutinize everything.

  • to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals

  • Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest.

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Origin

verb

From scrutiny + -ize.