Definition of SCRUTINISE

scrutinise

Verb

  • to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
  • examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
  • To examine something with great care.
  • To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.

Origin / Etymology

From scrutiny + -ise.

Synonyms

audit, inspect, scrutinize, size up, take stock

Scrabble Score: 12

scrutinise: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
scrutinise: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scrutinise: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

scrutinise: valid Words With Friends Word