scrutinise
UK: /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/ | US: /ˈskruː.tən.aɪz/
vt. to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
vt. to observe or analyze critically
The word traces back to the Latin practice of scrutinium (a formal search or inquiry), originally referring to sorting through discarded items for valuables. Over time, it evolved into the metaphorical sense of "close examination." The suffix -ise (British English) or -ize (American English) was added to form the verb, emphasizing the action of detailed inspection.
The committee will scrutinise the proposal before voting.
Journalists must scrutinise official statements for accuracy.
She scrutinised the contract for hidden clauses.
Auditors scrutinise financial records to detect fraud.
The teacher scrutinised each student’s essay for plagiarism.