1. examining something very carefully and thoroughly
Usage: British spelling; present participle of scrutinise

Examples

• The detective was scrutinising the evidence for any clues.
• She spent hours scrutinising the contract before signing it.
• The teacher was scrutinising each student’s work carefully.
• The scientist was scrutinising the data under a microscope.
• He was scrutinising her face for any sign of deception.
• The auditor was scrutinising the company’s financial records.