SCRUTINIZE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SCRUTINIZE?

Need another word that means the same as “scrutinize”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “scrutinize” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Scrutinize” are: audit, inspect, scrutinise, size up, take stock, examine carefully, survey, scan, study, look over, peruse

Scrutinize as a Verb

Definitions of "Scrutinize" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “scrutinize” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification.
• To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail.
• Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Synonyms of "Scrutinize" as a verb (11 Words)

audit	Conduct a systematic review of. He made use of the knowledge gleaned from economics classes he audited.
examine carefully	Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect.
inspect	Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings. They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
look over	Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.
peruse	Examine carefully or at length. I perused several online reviews.
scan	Move a light beam over; in electronics, to reproduce an image. The surgeon scanned the X ray.
scrutinise	To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail.
size up	Sort according to size.
study	Be a student follow a course of study be enrolled at an institute of learning. He has been studying mink for many years.
survey	Make a survey of for statistical purposes. I surveyed the options.
take stock	Develop a habit.

Usage Examples of "Scrutinize" as a verb

• Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print.
• He scrutinized his likeness in the mirror.

Associations of "Scrutinize" (30 Words)

audit	A methodical examination or review of a condition or situation. A complete audit of flora and fauna at the site.
censor	Subject to political religious or moral censorship. The report was approved by the military censors.
check	Place into check. Check the remix.
constable	A police officer.
detective	A police officer who investigates crimes. Detective work.
enquire	Address a question to and expect an answer from.
examination	The action or process of conducting an examination. The role of the planning system has come under increasing critical examination.
examine	Question or examine thoroughly and closely. This forced us to examine every facet of our business.
experimental	Relating to scientific experiments. Experimental results.
feasibility	The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done. The feasibility of screening athletes for cardiac disease.
inquiry	A search for knowledge. Eventually the independent inquiry was published which found that there was no case to answer.
inspect	Look over carefully. Please inspect your father s will carefully.
inspector	A police officer ranking below a chief inspector. A prison inspector.
investigate	Investigate scientifically. Let s investigate the syntax of Chinese.
investigation	The work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically. An investigation into fresh allegations of malpractice.
lab	A laboratory. A science lab.
microscope	Magnifier of the image of small objects. The invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell.
monitor	Display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor. It was not easy to discover exactly how many calls were monitored.
observational	Relating to the action or process of closely observing or watching something or someone. Our study was purely observational.
oversee	Supervise (a person or their work), especially in an official capacity. The Home Secretary oversees the police service.
probe	Examine physically with or as if with a probe. There was a congressional probe into the scandal.
pry	To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open. Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail.
reconnoiter	Explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody.
scan	An image produced by scanning. Text and pictures can be scanned into the computer.
scrutiny	Critical observation or examination. Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny.
seek	Try to get or reach. She always seeks to do good in the world.
supervise	Keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance. The sergeant left to supervise the loading of the lorries.
surveillance	Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. He found himself put under surveillance by British military intelligence.
survey	A department carrying out the surveying of land. The third type of report is a full structural survey.
test	Produce a specified result in a medical test especially a drugs test or AIDS test. He tested positive for steroids during the race.