scrutinize Sentence Examples

  1. The detective meticulously scrutinized the evidence, searching for any clues that could break the case.
  2. The scientist scrutinized the data, carefully analyzing every detail to ensure its accuracy.
  3. The art critic scrutinized the painting, examining its brushstrokes and composition with a keen eye.
  4. The doctor scrutinized the patient's X-rays, looking for any signs of abnormalities.
  5. The forensic accountant scrutinized the financial records, searching for evidence of fraud or embezzlement.
  6. The teacher scrutinized the student's essay, evaluating their writing skills and understanding of the topic.
  7. The jury scrutinized the witness's testimony, weighing its credibility and potential impact on the verdict.
  8. The historian scrutinized the ancient artifact, examining its inscriptions and carvings for clues to its origins and significance.
  9. The editor scrutinized the manuscript, searching for any errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  10. The engineer scrutinized the building plans, ensuring that they met all safety and structural requirements.

scrutinize Meaning

Wordnet

scrutinize (v)

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

Webster

scrutinize (v. t.)

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.

Webster

scrutinize (v. i.)

To make scrutiny.

FAQs About the word scrutinize

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail, examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verificationTo examine closely; to inspect or obser

scan, review, survey, inspect,examine, audit, go over, oversee,view, check (out)

skim, skim, miss, miss, glance (at or over),glance (at or over),

The detective meticulously scrutinized the evidence, searching for any clues that could break the case.

The scientist scrutinized the data, carefully analyzing every detail to ensure its accuracy.

The art critic scrutinized the painting, examining its brushstrokes and composition with a keen eye.

The doctor scrutinized the patient's X-rays, looking for any signs of abnormalities.