Word meaning
scrutinize
verb · SKROO-tih-nize
What does scrutinize mean?
Scrutinize means to examine closely and thoroughly.
Scrutinize in a sentence
“The editor scrutinized every sentence of the article.”
Synonyms for scrutinize
- examine
- inspect
- study
Where does scrutinize come from?
From Latin scrutari, "to search, examine."
How to remember scrutinize
- Say it out loud a few times: SKROO-tih-nize.
- Write one sentence of your own using scrutinize, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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