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scrutinize
to examine closely and critically
to examine closely
In more detail
1. (verb) to examine something very carefully and in detail
2. (verb) to look at someone or something very carefully, often in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable
Examples
- 1. The auditors will scrutinize the company's financial records to find any errors.
- 2. The teacher scrutinized the student's face to see if they understood the lesson.
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