Added 9 October 2026
scrutinise
/ˈskɹuːtɪnaɪz/ verb
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about scrutinise at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail.
he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
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Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification.
audit accounts and tax returns
Origin
From scrutiny + -ise.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)