scrutinise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To examine something with great care.
  2. To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.

Pronunciation

/ˈskɹuːtɪnaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scrutinise.wav

Word forms

scrutinise scrutinises scrutinising scrutinised scrutinize

Etymology

From scrutiny + -ise.

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