scrutinize

== English == === Alternative forms === scrutinise (Commonwealth) === Etymology === From scrutiny + -ize. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ (General American) enPR: skro͞otʹn-īz, IPA(key): /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ Hyphenation: scru‧ti‧nize === Verb === scrutinize (third-person singular simple present scrutinizes, present participle scrutinizing, simple past and past participle scrutinized) (transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws. (transitive) To audit accounts etc in order to verify them. ==== Related terms ==== inscrutable scrutineer scrutiny ==== Translations ====