scrutinizing

[skroo-tuh-nahyz-ing]

scrutinizing Definition

to examine something very carefully in order to discover information.

Using scrutinizing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrutinizing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police are scrutinizing the evidence.

  • Example

    She scrutinized the document for any errors.

  • Example

    He is scrutinizing the budget proposal.

scrutinizing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrutinizing

Phrases with scrutinizing

  • to examine something with great attention to detail

    Example

    The accountant scrutinized the financial statements closely.

  • to examine something with great care and attention

    Example

    The teacher scrutinized the students' essays carefully.

  • to examine something completely and in detail

    Example

    The auditor scrutinized the company's accounts thoroughly.

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Summary: scrutinizing in Brief

'Scrutinizing' [skroo-tuh-nahyz-ing] means examining something very carefully to discover information. It is often used in formal contexts, such as investigations or audits, as in 'The police are scrutinizing the evidence.' 'Scrutinizing' can also be used in more everyday situations, such as checking a document for errors, as in 'She scrutinized the document for any errors.'