scrutinize
to carefully examine
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
There is no provision within the Maastricht treaty that gives the right to any foreign government to SCRUTINIZE the data of another member state.
Comments on Greece and the euro - The Economist, Nov 10, 2012
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On the Books: Amazon SCRUTINIZED over labor practices; first book published in the U.S. may break auction record
http://www.ew.com/article/2013
Comments on Greece and the euro - The Economist, Nov 10, 2012
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On the Books: Amazon SCRUTINIZED over labor practices; first book published in the U.S. may break auction record
http://www.ew.com/article/2013
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scrutinize
verb
to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way
(Merriam-Webster)
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Origin: Early 15th century. Middle English scrutiny, from Medieval Latin scrūtinium ("a search, an inquiry"), from Vulgar Latin scrūtārī ("to search or examine thoroughly"), of uncertain origin.
Common synonyms for scrutinize are: scan, inspect, examine. Here's how to use them:
SCRUTINIZE stresses close attention to detail 'he scrutinized the restaurant bill.'
SCAN implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation 'she scanned the wine list and quickly ordered.'
INSPECT implies looking carefully for errors or defects 'they inspected my car engine after I noticed a strange knocking noise.'
EXAMINED suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing 'the technician examined the samples for contamination.'
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SYNONYMS
analyze, check, check out, comb, consider, dissect, explore, examine, inspect, investigate, look into, look over, peruse, pore over, probe, scan, sift, watch, weigh, contemplate, eyeball, overlook, scan, study, survey, view, check over, get a load of, go over with a fine-tooth comb, inquire into, put under a microscope
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ANTONYMS
forget, ignore, neglect
SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"Scrutinize each application carefully before inviting applicants to an interview."
verb
to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way
(Merriam-Webster)
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Origin: Early 15th century. Middle English scrutiny, from Medieval Latin scrūtinium ("a search, an inquiry"), from Vulgar Latin scrūtārī ("to search or examine thoroughly"), of uncertain origin.
Common synonyms for scrutinize are: scan, inspect, examine. Here's how to use them:
SCRUTINIZE stresses close attention to detail 'he scrutinized the restaurant bill.'
SCAN implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation 'she scanned the wine list and quickly ordered.'
INSPECT implies looking carefully for errors or defects 'they inspected my car engine after I noticed a strange knocking noise.'
EXAMINED suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing 'the technician examined the samples for contamination.'
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SYNONYMS
analyze, check, check out, comb, consider, dissect, explore, examine, inspect, investigate, look into, look over, peruse, pore over, probe, scan, sift, watch, weigh, contemplate, eyeball, overlook, scan, study, survey, view, check over, get a load of, go over with a fine-tooth comb, inquire into, put under a microscope
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ANTONYMS
forget, ignore, neglect
SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"Scrutinize each application carefully before inviting applicants to an interview."
