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scrutinize
What does scrutinize mean?
scrutinize (verb): to examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use scrutinize in a sentence?
- He scrutinized his likeness in the mirror. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce scrutinize?
/ˈskɹutəˌnaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does scrutinize come from?
From scrutiny + -ize.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to scrutinize
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “scrutinize” mean?
to put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity
Not quite: that's what urge means.
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
Not quite: that's what vacillate means.
to examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws
Right! That's what “scrutinize” means.
to gain (a desired result or other objective) through effort; to accomplish, to achieve
Not quite: that's what attain means.
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