scrutinize

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scru·ti·nize / ˈskroōtnˌīz/ • v. [tr.] examine or inspect closely and thoroughly: customers were warned to scrutinize the small print.DERIVATIVES: scru·ti·ni·za·tion / ˌskroōtn-iˈzāshən/ n.scru·ti·niz·er n.

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