To scrutinize
Example: They scrutinize details carefully
Definition
"To scrutinize" means to examine or inspect something very carefully and thoroughly, often with great attention to detail. It implies a close and critical observation to understand or find faults in the subject being scrutinized.
Etymology
The word "to scrutinize" comes from the Latin word 'scrutari,' which means to search or examine closely. Did you know? The root 'scrutari' originally referred to searching through rubbish to find something valuable, highlighting the idea of careful inspection.
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"To scrutinize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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