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scrutinise

Verb

IPA /ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz/

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To examine something very carefully and pay close attention to its details, often to check accuracy or discover information.

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scrutinise/ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪz/

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An important document
Examine each detail closely

To scrutinise is to inspect very carefully.

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She took time to scrutinise the bill before paying for dinner.
The editor will scrutinise every reference before approving the article.

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scrutinise — To examine something very carefully and pay close attention to its details, often to check accuracy or discover information.

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To examine something very carefully and pay close attention to its details, often to check accuracy or discover information.

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Formed from scrutiny and the verb ending -ise, also written -ize.

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Scrutinise takes a direct object: scrutinise a document, rather than scrutinise at a document.

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