v.
Pronunciation: ' skrü-t ə - ˌ n ī z
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -nized ; -niz · ing
Date: 1671
transitive verb : to examine closely and minutely
intransitive verb : to make a scrutiny
– scru · ti · niz · er noun
synonyms SCRUTINIZE , SCAN , INSPECT , EXAMINE mean to look at or over. SCRUTINIZE stresses close attention to minute detail < scrutinized the hospital bill>. SCAN implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation < scanned the wine list>. INSPECT implies scrutinizing for errors or defects < inspected my credentials>. EXAMINE suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing < examined the specimens>.