scrutinize
scrutiny + -ize
/icons/point.icon SCRUTINIZE, SCAN, INSPECT, EXAMINE mean to look at or look over.
SCRUTINIZE stresses close attention to minute detail.
e.g. scrutinized the hospital bill
SCAN implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.
e.g. scanned the wine list
INSPECT implies scrutinizing for errors or defects.
e.g. inspected my credentials
EXAMINE suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing.
e.g. examined the specimens
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verb with object
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly:
…を詳しく調べる
e.g. customers were warned to scrutinize the small print.
DERIVATIVES
scrutinization | ˌskro͞otn-iˈzāSHən | noun
scrutinizer | ˈskro͞otnˌīzər | noun