as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected
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Recent Examples of scrutinizing
Employers are now scrutinizing whether candidates use GenAI as a tool to enhance their skills—or as a crutch to compensate for their deficiencies.
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Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
If policymakers and consumer groups are serious about tackling high gasoline prices in the state, they would be better served scrutinizing California’s tax and regulatory structure instead of targeting the refiners.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old gun owner and were scrutinizing how a 2½-year-old child found the weapon and fired it once, striking and killing his mother Friday evening.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Nexstar executives indicated last month that the company was scrutinizing its operations in an era when traditional TV viewers are moving away from linear-TV consumption.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Investors are becoming more selective, scrutinizing not just business models but also the leaders at the helm.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Start by scrutinizing customer behavior on their first, second or even third visit to your store or website.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Regulatory bodies are increasingly scrutinizing vendor management practices, often imposing hefty fines for noncompliance.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In February, federal investigators raided the Bronx homes of Winnie Greco, a senior adviser to Adams, as part of a probe led by Peace that’s at least in part reportedly scrutinizing fundraising for the mayor’s 2021 campaign.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
If policymakers and consumer groups are serious about tackling high gasoline prices in the state, they would be better served scrutinizing California’s tax and regulatory structure instead of targeting the refiners.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Authorities arrested an 18-year-old gun owner and were scrutinizing how a 2½-year-old child found the weapon and fired it once, striking and killing his mother Friday evening.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Nexstar executives indicated last month that the company was scrutinizing its operations in an era when traditional TV viewers are moving away from linear-TV consumption.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Investors are becoming more selective, scrutinizing not just business models but also the leaders at the helm.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Start by scrutinizing customer behavior on their first, second or even third visit to your store or website.
—Matteo Atti, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Regulatory bodies are increasingly scrutinizing vendor management practices, often imposing hefty fines for noncompliance.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In February, federal investigators raided the Bronx homes of Winnie Greco, a senior adviser to Adams, as part of a probe led by Peace that’s at least in part reportedly scrutinizing fundraising for the mayor’s 2021 campaign.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
Verb
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The examining magistrate now has to decide what direction to give to the proceedings.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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The military is examining options for soldiers to control the distribution of food limited to a minimum caloric amount necessary for survival, the person said.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies in the park.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The images showed leader Kim inspecting the ship’s construction.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Joint Commission, a private organization that accredits health care facilities nationwide, was at Perkins from April 1-4 inspecting the facility, interviewing staff members and reviewing procedures, according to emails from hospital leadership to staff members reviewed by The Washington Post.—
Katie Mettler,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Scrutinizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinizing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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