scrutinize
/ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/
scru · ti · nize
ˈskruː · tɪ · naɪz
English Definition
v. examine inspect analyze
Significado en Español
examinar detenidamente, escudriñar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xem xét kỹ lưỡng, nghiên cứu tỉ mỉ
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Example Sentence
The police scrutinized every detail of the crime scene.
警察仔细检查了犯罪现场的每个细节。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
scrut (inspect) + inize → scrutinize (carefully inspect).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “scrutinize”?
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A
Ignore
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B
Examine
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C
Disregard
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D
Overlook
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B — Examine.
“scrutinize” means v. examine inspect analyze
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The careful detective paused to ______ every tiny clue at the crime scene.
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A
ignore
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B
overlook
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C
scrutinize
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D
skim
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C — scrutinize.
“scrutinize” means v. examine inspect analyze
Common questions about “scrutinize”
What does “scrutinize” mean?
scrutinize — v. examine inspect analyze. In Chinese: 仔细检查；详尽审查.
How do you pronounce “scrutinize”?
scrutinize is pronounced /ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: scru · ti · nize.
How do you use “scrutinize” in a sentence?
The police scrutinized every detail of the crime scene. (警察仔细检查了犯罪现场的每个细节。)
What are synonyms for “scrutinize”?
examine, inspect — all close in meaning to scrutinize (v. examine inspect analyze).
Is “scrutinize” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. scrutinize appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “scrutinize”?
scrut (inspect) + inize → scrutinize (carefully inspect).
