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scrutinizing - 2 dictionary results

scru⋅ti⋅nize

[skroot-n-ahyz] verb, -nized, -niz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
–verb (used without object)
2. to conduct a scrutiny.
Also, especially British, scru⋅ti⋅nise.


Origin:
1665–75; scrutin(y) + -ize


scru⋅ti⋅ni⋅za⋅tion, noun
scru⋅ti⋅niz⋅er, noun
scru⋅ti⋅niz⋅ing⋅ly, adverb


1, 2. investigate, study, search.
scru·ti·nize   (skrōōt'n-īz')   
tr.v.   scru·ti·nized, scru·ti·niz·ing, scru·ti·niz·es
To examine or observe with great care; inspect critically.
scru'ti·niz'er n., scru'ti·niz'ing·ly adv.
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