verb
- examines or inspects closely and thoroughly
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present tense of ‘scrutinise’
Examples
- The teacher scrutinises each essay for grammatical errors.
- She scrutinises the contract before signing it.
- The detective scrutinises the evidence for clues.
- He scrutinises every expense report submitted by his team.
- The critic scrutinises the painting’s brushwork and composition.
- The auditor scrutinises the company’s financial records.