scrutinize

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/ˈskruːtəˌnaɪz/

verb
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

scrutinize in a sentence

  • “Management decided to scrutinize all incoming applications more carefully.”
  • “I closely scrutinized my opponent's every move.”
  • “Her performance was carefully scrutinized by her employer.”

What does “scrutinize” mean?

scrutinize (verb) means examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. It is pronounced /ˈskruːtəˌnaɪz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "scrutinize" mean?
scrutinize (verb) means: Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
How do you pronounce "scrutinize"?
"scrutinize" is pronounced /ˈskruːtəˌnaɪz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "scrutinize" in a sentence?
Here is "scrutinize" used in a sentence: Management decided to scrutinize all incoming applications more carefully.

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