scrutinise
Definition
- Verb:
- To examine or inspect something very carefully and thoroughly, often with the intent of verifying accuracy or finding details.
- To look at something critically, searchingly, or in minute detail.
Usage
- The verb "scrutinise" is used when a person looks at or considers something with intense focus and attention to detail. It implies a careful, often slow, and methodical examination.
- It is commonly used in formal, academic, professional, and legal contexts.
- It can be followed by a direct object (what is being examined).
Examples
- The committee will scrutinise the proposal before making a decision.
- She scrutinised the contract for any hidden clauses.
- Detectives scrutinised the evidence for clues.
- I scrutinised my reflection in the mirror, looking for any changes.
Advanced Usage
- "to scrutinise under a microscope": To examine something with extreme precision and detail.
- The lab technicians will scrutinise the sample under a microscope.
- "to come under scrutiny": (Passive/Contextual) To be subjected to careful examination or criticism.
- The company's finances came under intense scrutiny.
Variants and Related Words
- Scrutiny (n): The act of scrutinising; close and careful examination.
- The new policy faced public scrutiny.
- Scrutiniser (n): A person who scrutinises.
- He was a careful scrutiniser of historical documents.
Synonyms
- Examine: To inspect or study something carefully.
- Inspect: To look at something closely, typically to assess its condition or to discover any shortcomings.
- Analyse: To examine methodically and in detail.
- Peruse: To read or examine, typically with great care. (Note: Often implies reading.)
Antonyms
- Glance: To take a brief or hurried look.
- Overlook: To fail to notice or consider; to ignore.
- Skim: To read or look over quickly or superficially.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Constructions
- Scrutinise over: (Less common) To spend time carefully examining something.
- He spent hours scrutinising over the ancient manuscript.
- Scrutinise for: To examine with the specific purpose of finding something.
- We must scrutinise the data for any errors.
Verb
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examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
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audit accounts and tax returns
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to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
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he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
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