scrutinize
pronunciation
How to pronounce scrutinize in British English:
UK [ˈskruːtənaɪz]
How to pronounce scrutinize in American English:
US [ˈskruːtənaɪz]
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- Verb:
- to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
- of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify
Word Origin
- scrutinize
- scrutinize: [17] The etymological notion underlying scrutinize is of ragpickers searching through piles of garbage looking for anything of use or value. For its ultimate source is Latin scrūta ‘rubbish’. From this was formed the verb scrūtārī ‘rummage through rubbish’, hence broadly ‘search, examine’. This in turn formed the basis of the noun scrūtinium, source of English scrutiny [15], from which scrutinize was derived.
- scrutinize (v.)
- 1670s, from scrutiny + -ize. Related: Scrutinized; scrutinizing. Earlier verb was scrutine (1590s), from French.
Example
- 1. But few investors read them , and some financial advisers admit they don 't always scrutinize quarterly updates .
- 2. Scrutinize your business for new opportunities .
- 3. Global anti-money-laundering conventions call on international banks to scrutinize transactions involving such individuals , their families and close associates .
- 4. We will scrutinize our programs and terminate or restructure those that are outdated , duplicative , ineffective , or wasteful .
- 5. They now scrutinize labels for hazards like trans fats and have switched from margarine to heart-healthy olive oil .