scrutinise

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verb

1. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
- he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
• Syn:
size up, take stock, scrutinize
• Derivationally related forms:
scrutiniser, scrutiny, scrutinizer (for: scrutinize), scrutiny (for: scrutinize)
• Hypernyms:
examine, see
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
2. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
- audit accounts and tax returns
• Syn:
audit, scrutinize, inspect
• Derivationally related forms:
inspector (for: inspect), scrutiniser, scrutiny, scrutinizer (for: scrutinize), scrutiny (for: scrutinize), auditor (for: audit), audit (for: audit)
• Hypernyms:
analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something