to scrutinize
Pronunciation
/ˈskɹutəˌnaɪz/
scrutinise

Definition & Meaning of "scrutinize"in English

to scrutinize
01

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

Transitive: to scrutinize sth
to scrutinize definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
scrutinize
3rd person singular
scrutinizes
Past simple
scrutinized
Past participle
scrutinized
Examples
Inspectors scrutinized the company's financial records to find any errors.
02

to examine financial records or documents carefully and in detail, often to verify their accuracy or compliance

Transitive: to scrutinize a financial record
Examples
The accountant scrutinized the company ’s financial records to verify all transactions were correct.
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