scrutinize
verb
- to subject to scrutiny
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ / /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English scrutiny Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English scrutinize From scrutiny + -ize.
- To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
“to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals”
“whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize”
- To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.