🔍scrutinize

verb
/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

Meaning

to examine something carefully and thoroughly, often to find details or faults
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
To examine or analyze something deeply.

Example Sentences

The lawyer scrutinized the contract before signing it.

The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.

The documents were scrutinized for any errors.

Example Expressions

scrutinize every detail

Synonyms

examine, inspect, analyze, investigate, study
Entry 1
examine, inspect, analyze, investigate, study
Entry 2
examine, inspect, analyze
Entry 3
examine, inspect, analyze

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, neglect
Entry 1
ignore, overlook, neglect
Entry 2
overlook, ignore, neglect
Entry 3
overlook, ignore, neglect

Collocations

scrutinize documents, scrutinize details, scrutinize evidence, scrutinize behavior