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Verb scrutinize has 2 senses
- size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise - to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror"
--1 is one way to examine, see
Sample sentence:
The customs agents scrutinize the bags for drugs
- audit, scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect - of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify
--2 is one way to analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
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