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Scrutinize: meaning, example and synonyms

Scrutinizev. To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Flashcard for Scrutinize (verb): to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. Example: Before accepting the paper, the reviewers scrutinized every dataset, rerunning the statistical tests to confirm that the reported effect was not an artifact. Synonyms: examine, inspect, analyze, probe. Antonyms: overlook, skim, ignore, glance at. Memory tip: Scrutiny = a close look; to scrutinize is to give something scrutiny. Illustration: a researcher in a cardigan bent over a wooden desk examining a mineral sample through a large magnifying glass under a desk lamp; people drawn naturally and fully clothed, no logos, signs, flags, written words or sound effects.

Example

Before accepting the paper, the reviewers scrutinized every dataset, rerunning the statistical tests to confirm that the reported effect was not an artifact.

Part of speech
verb
Synonyms
examine, inspect, analyze, probe
Antonyms
overlook, skim, ignore, glance at
Memory tip
Scrutiny = a close look; to scrutinize is to give something scrutiny.

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Before purchasing the painting, the museum's conservators ______ every brushstroke under magnification, searching for signs of forgery.

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Auditors will ______ the charity's accounts line by line to determine whether any donations were diverted.

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