scrutinize 1
verbdomain: v perception
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
Examples
- 1.he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
Hypernym
examine 2
verb
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
EnglishDerivationally related form
scrutiny 1
noun
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
scrutiny 2
noun
a prolonged intense look
scrutinizer 1
noun
a careful examiner; someone who inspects with great care
