scrutinize Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
size up; take stock; scrutinise.
- he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror
verb examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
audit; inspect; scrutinise.
- audit accounts and tax returns

From Scrutiny.

imperfect & past participle Scrutinized ; present participle & verbal noun Scrutinizing

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.
Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. Ayliffe.

Thse pronounced him youmgeat who scrutinized his face the closest. G. W. Cable.