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Wordnet 3.0

VERB (2)

1. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail;
- Example: "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"
[syn: size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise]

2. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification;
- Example: "audit accounts and tax returns"
[syn: audit, scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

scrutinise v 1: to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror" [syn: size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise] 2: examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns" [syn: audit, scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect]