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Meaning of scrutinise

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  scrutinise
      v 1: to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail;
           "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror" [syn: {size
           up}, {take stock}, {scrutinize}, {scrutinise}]
      2: examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of
         verification; "audit accounts and tax returns" [syn: {audit},
         {scrutinize}, {scrutinise}, {inspect}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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