Definitions for scrutinize

scrutinize scru·ti·nize

Spelling: [skroot-n-ahyz]
IPA: /ˈskrut nˌaɪz/

Scrutinize is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 510 anagrams from letters in scrutinize (ceiinrstuz).

Definitions for scrutinize

verb (used with object)

  1. to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.

verb (used without object)

  1. to conduct a scrutiny.

Origin of scrutinize

First recorded in 1665-75; scrutin(y) + -ize

Examples for scrutinize

With some reserve, which we must not scrutinize, he began with the political object.

Calhoun was able to scrutinize her without appearing to do so, and he was satisfied again.

Mr. Green's small eyes continued to scrutinize Leduc at intervals.

Others will scrutinize the menu, the décor, and the floral arrangements.

There is little sign that Beijing has the appetite to scrutinize its own policy errors, though some in China have pointed the way.

He is expected to see and to sing, not to scrutinize and meditate.

The NCAA likes to scrutinize and monitor their chattel in the event that money flows their way from outside jobs.

She lost her actual sight at the moment she was ready to scrutinize herself.

When the police arrived it was to scrutinize and remove the Richard Prince.

I had time enough to scrutinize their faces as they came out.

Word Value for scrutinize
Scrable

21

Words with friends

24

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