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Scrutinize
To examine closely; to investigate thoroughly.
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Imagine This
In a doll factory, a worker screws tin eyes onto dolls, while a second worker carefully examines the quality of the completed dolls before they are boxed and shipped out of the factory.
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Sounds Like
screw tin eyes
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Remember This
Remember this: Scrutinize is often used for careful, critical examination, sometimes implying skepticism or suspicion.
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Other Forms
scrutinizesverb (3rd person singular)
scrutinizingpresent participle
scrutinizedpast tense verb
scrutinizernoun
scrutinynoun
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Connect With
inspect, examine, study, investigate, analyze, scrutiny
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Note
Note: Scrutinize conveys thoroughness beyond a casual glance; use when assessing details, data, or evidence.
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Examples
- The auditor will scrutinize the company's accounts for any discrepancies.
- Researchers scrutinize large data sets to identify hidden patterns.
Synonyms
examineinspectinvestigateanalyzeprobe
Antonyms
glanceskimoverlook
Etymology
From Latin scrutinium 'a search, inquiry', from scrutari 'to search, rummage'; related to 'scrutiny'.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: SCREW TIN EYES — the sounds-like cue helps you remember the pronunciation and the idea of inspecting tin eyes closely.
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