Associations to the word «Scrutinize»

Wiktionary

SCRUTINIZE, verb. (transitive) To examine something with great care.
SCRUTINIZE, verb. (transitive) To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.

Dictionary definition

SCRUTINIZE, verb. To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror".
SCRUTINIZE, verb. Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope