verb
Meaning 1
To examine something with great care.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
scrutinise
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/ˈskɹuːtɪnaɪz/
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verb
Meaning 2
To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- audit accounts and tax returns
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: audit, scrutinize, inspect
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
verb
Meaning 4
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: size up, take stock, scrutinize
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: examine, see
History
Etymology
From scrutiny + -ise.