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English verb: scrutinise | |||
| 1. | scrutinise (perception) to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail | ||
| Samples | He scrutinized his likeness in the mirror. | ||
| Synonyms | scrutinize, size up, take stock | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | examine, see | ||
| 2. | scrutinise (cognition) examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification | ||
| Samples | Audit accounts and tax returns. | ||
| Synonyms | audit, inspect, scrutinize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, examine, study | ||
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