Scrutinize
(verb)
- To examine closely and carefully.
- To observe or inspect critically.
Origin:
French scrutiniser, from scrutin scrutiny, from latin scrūtinium, from scrūtari to search.
Examples:
- The inspector scrutinized the building for safety hazards.
- She scrutinized the document for errors.
- The company scrutinized the candidate's qualifications.
- The teacher scrutinized the students' work.
- He scrutinized the menu before making his choice.