scrutinize — to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskruːtənaɪz/
Korean meaning: 자세히 살펴보다, 면밀히 조사하다
Korean pronunciation: 스크루-터-나이즈 (강세: 스크루)
Example Sentences
- My mom scrutinizes my report card like she's looking for hidden treasure.
- The accountant will scrutinize all financial records before the audit.
- She scrutinized the restaurant menu for 20 minutes before ordering water.
scrutinize
VERB//ˈskruːtənaɪz//
to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
tExamining something very carefully
Detective examining a screw with tiny eyes attached using magnifying glass
"Scrutinize with careful eyes — the truth is hidden in disguise."
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin scrutari meaning 'to search through' or 'to examine carefully.' The word originally referred to examining voting ballots in ancient Rome, where officials would carefully inspect each vote.
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📝Examples
“My mom scrutinizes my report card like she's looking for hidden treasure.”
“The accountant will scrutinize all financial records before the audit.”
“She scrutinized the restaurant menu for 20 minutes before ordering water.”
“Scientists scrutinize data to ensure accuracy in their research.”
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