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scrutinise

scru·ti·nise

UK/ˈskɹuːtɪnaɪz/ uncommon uk

verb

1.

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

  • “he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror”
2.

of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify

Origin

From scrutiny + -ise.

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