Scrutinize
To examine closely; to investigate thoroughly.
verbScrutinize
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.