scrutinise

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
  2. verb examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

Etymology

From scrutiny + -ise.

In classic literature

Synonyms

size up, take stock, scrutinize

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