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scrutinise

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scrutinise in WordNet English dictionary

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

 
  1. (verb) (transitive) To examine something with great care.
  2. (verb) (transitive) To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.
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