scru·ti·nize /ˈskrutṇˌaɪz/
(v.)詳細地檢查
Scru·ti·nize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrutinized p. pr. & vb. n. Scrutinizing ] To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals.
Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. --Ayliffe.
Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest. --G. W. Cable.
Scru·ti·nize, v. i. To make scrutiny.
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scrutinize
v 1: to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail;
"he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror" [syn: size
up, take stock, scrutinise]
2: of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify [syn:
audit, scrutinise, inspect]