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Scrutinize

  1. verb

    examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

    “audit accounts and tax returns”

    Similar: audit, scrutinise, inspect

  2. verb

    to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

    “he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror”

    Similar: size up, take stock, scrutinise

Word family

scrutinized · scrutinizing

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