as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected
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Recent Examples of scrutinize
Ultimate responsibility The responsibility of scrutinizing orders falls on senior military leaders – admirals and generals, colonels and Navy captains.
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Samuel C. Mahaney, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Lee told Newsweek that NAEP assessments helped to inform funding decisions and scrutinize education systems that had previously been absent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This week, the Federal Reserve is set to hold its latest policy meeting, while economic data will be scrutinized by investors lasering in on any signs of the consumer pulling back.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Hamilton’s transfer from Mercedes-Benz has made the current Prancing Horses the most visible (and, inevitably, scrutinized) duo in the sport.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
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Samuel C. Mahaney, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Lee told Newsweek that NAEP assessments helped to inform funding decisions and scrutinize education systems that had previously been absent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
This week, the Federal Reserve is set to hold its latest policy meeting, while economic data will be scrutinized by investors lasering in on any signs of the consumer pulling back.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Hamilton’s transfer from Mercedes-Benz has made the current Prancing Horses the most visible (and, inevitably, scrutinized) duo in the sport.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinize
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lower Skin Inflammation One study examined the effects of black, green, and white tea extracts on psoriatic skin inflammation in mice.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Will the policy be reviewed? April 3, 2025 4:00 AM See all stories 208-703-8818 Alex Brizee covers Criminal Justice for the Idaho Statesman.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to a spokesperson for the mayor, city ordinances are not made public before their introduction, but Chicagoans will be able to review the ordinance in its entirety and engage in public comment and debate once it is brought to the council floor, likely on April 16.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Guests who have opted into the biometric journey will be asked to scan their passport and look into the camera of one of the biometric face pods which will then validate their information.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Possibly this is because they were built by scanning edited and airbrushed photos—not just of professionally attractive people, but of us.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Temu, Eurofins Assurance will inspect merchandise including apparel, textiles and jewelry and outdoor furniture, among other categories.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Staff have recently been surveyed about their experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps that is why 45% of experts surveyed think this kind of AI co-evolution will have a more negative than positive effect on mental well-being by 2035.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Scrutinize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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