scrutinize
verbUK /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/
US /ˈskruː.t̬ən.aɪz/
To look at something very carefully to find out all about it.
The teacher scrutinized my homework to make sure every answer was correct.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To read something closely and with great attention.
She scrutinized the contract before signing it.
3. To watch someone in a careful and critical way.
The guard scrutinized every person who entered the building.
4. To search through something in detail.
Scientists scrutinized the data for any hidden patterns.