Definitions

1. verb

to examine or investigate something carefully and thoroughly, often in order to identify flaws or weaknesses

“The auditor was tasked to scrutinate the company’s financial records.”

2. verb

to examine or consider something very carefully in order to form an opinion or make a decision

“Before making a final decision, she chose to scrutinate all the available options.”

3. noun

the act of examining or investigating something carefully and thoroughly

“The scrutiny of the evidence led to a dramatic turn in the case.”