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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scrutinize \Scru"ti*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scrutinized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Scrutinizing}.] [From {Scrutiny}.]
To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical
attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures
of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of
individuals.
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Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. --Ayliffe.
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Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face
the closest. --G. W. Cable.
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