scrutinize
gb/skɹˈutɪnˌaɪz/ us/skɹˈutɪnˌaɪz/
C1
Engels
~ 10000
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Werkwoord
formal
C1
action
1
examine something very carefully
To look at or check something very carefully to find details, mistakes, or problems.
Gebruikspatroon:
to scrutinize [something] carefully
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use "scrutinize" in very casual contexts where a simpler verb like "look at" or "check" is more natural. "Scrutinize" is relatively formal and usually suggests a very careful, detailed, or critical examination, not just normal looking. Another common mistake is forgetting that "scrutinize" almost always takes a direct object (you scrutinize something or someone).
Synoniemen
examine (More general and slightly less intense; does not always imply such a high level of detail as "scrutinize.")
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inspect (Often used for physical objects or official checks; slightly more neutral than the often critical tone of "scrutinize.")
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analyze (Focuses more on thinking and breaking something into parts, while "scrutinize" focuses on very careful looking or checking.)
Antoniemen
ignore (To pay no attention at all, the opposite of carefully checking something.)
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skim (To read or look through quickly without close attention, opposite to examining in great detail.)
Woordcombinaties
scrutinize the details
|scrutinize the data
|scrutinize the evidence
|scrutinize the contract
|closely scrutinize
|carefully scrutinize
Thema's
work
|law
|science
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Before signing the agreement, she scrutinized every clause to make sure there were no hidden fees.
- Scientists scrutinized the data for months before announcing their results.
- The committee will scrutinize your application to ensure all the information is accurate.
- Investors are scrutinizing the company’s financial reports after the sudden drop in profits.
- He scrutinized her expression, trying to see if she was telling the truth.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Please scrutinize this report and mark any errors.
- The teacher scrutinized his essay very carefully.
- Experts scrutinized the video frame by frame.
- I always scrutinize my bill before I pay.
- The manager scrutinized the plan before saying yes.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
scrutinize
IPA
GB/skɹˈutɪnˌaɪz/
US/skɹˈutɪnˌaɪz/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
scru - tin - ize (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (scru)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: scrutinize
- 3rd Person Singular: scrutinizes
- Present Participle: scrutinizing
- Past: scrutinized
Woordfamilie
Forms
scrutinizes
verb
scrutinizing
verb
scrutinized
verb
Core family
scrutiny
noun C1
Related words
scrutinizer
noun
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