Scru"ti*nize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrutinized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Scrutinizing (?).] [From Scrutiny.]
To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals.
Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize.
Ayliffe.
Thse pronounced him youmgeat who scrutinized his face the closest.
G. W. Cable.
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Scru"ti*nize, v. i.
To make scrutiny.
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