01 v. t. To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures of administration; to…
imp. & p. p.
Scrutinized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Scrutinizing
-
1.
To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals.“Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize.” — Ayliffe.“Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest.” — G. W. Cable.