scrutinize

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verb

1. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail (Freq. 6)
- he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
• Syn:
size up, take stock, scrutinise
• Derivationally related forms:
scrutiniser (for: scrutinise), scrutiny (for: scrutinise), scrutinizer, scrutiny
• Hypernyms:
examine, see
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- The customs agents scrutinize the bags for drugs
2. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
- audit accounts and tax returns
• Syn:
audit, scrutinise, inspect
• Derivationally related forms:
inspector (for: inspect), scrutiniser (for: scrutinise), scrutiny (for: scrutinise), scrutinizer, scrutiny, auditor (for: audit), audit (for: audit)
• Hypernyms:
analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  audit, scrutinise, inspect, size up, take stock