scrutinise

Other forms: scrutinised; scrutinising; scrutinises

Definitions of scrutinise
  1. verb
    examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
    synonyms: audit, inspect, scrutinize
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    type of:
    analyse, analyze, canvass, delve, examine, parse, study
    consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
  2. verb
    to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
    synonyms: scrutinize, size up, take stock
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    type of:
    examine, see
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
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