Scrutinise Definition & Meaning
scrutinise
- verb
- to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"
- examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns"
"Scrutinise" in song lyrics
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"while these other mother-hustlers sit and scrutinise"
Horrorshow — The Headline
Words that rhyme with scrutinise
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- What does scrutinise mean?
- to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror" examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns"
- What part of speech is scrutinise?
- Scrutinise is a verb.
- How many definitions does scrutinise have?
- Scrutinise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).