Definitions

1. noun

A person who examines or investigates something carefully, especially a candidate’s qualifications or a political party’s policies.

“The party’s officials were scrutinized by a panel of experienced scrutineers before being cleared for the election.”

2. verb

To examine or investigate something carefully, especially a candidate’s qualifications or a political party’s policies.

“The media scrutinized the politician’s past votes and actions before the election.”