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Vinony

scrutinize

verb

  1. to subject to scrutiny
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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.

  1. 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”

  2. To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.