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scrutinize

scru·ti·nize

UK/ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ US/ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ fairly common

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 + -ize.

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