scrutinize

Meanings

• Verb

  Examine (something) closely and in great detail, typically in order to discover or reveal some fault or deception.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrutinize
intrigue , peruse , accuse , abuse

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Variants

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scrutinize , scrutinized , scrutinizer , scrutinizers , scrutinizes , scrutinizing , scrutinise , scrutinised , scrutinises , scrutinising

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Forms

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scrutinized, scrutinizing, scrutinises, scrutinised

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'scrutinare', meaning 'to examine closely'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scrutinize' is often used in the context of government or regulatory bodies, such as tax authorities or regulatory agencies, to describe the process of closely examining records or transactions.

2. In the medical field, a procedure called 'scrutiny' involves the examination of the retina to diagnose various eye conditions.

3. Scrutinize is an anagram of the word 'inspect'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Examination: A formal investigation or assessment of something, often with a view to discovering facts or evaluating performance.

2. Inspection: A close examination of something, typically to check its quality or condition.

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Culture

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Scrutinize has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the act of close examination or investigation. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov spends a significant amount of time scrutinizing the details of a crime scene to prove his theory of exceptionalism.

How to Memorize "scrutinize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself examining an object under a microscope or a magnifying glass, focusing on every small detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of closely examining something, like a detective piecing together clues to solve a mystery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: SCRUTINIZE - Search, Collect, Review, Understand, Trace, Investigate, Note, Interpret, and Evaluate.

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