Scrutinize /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Scrutinized; p. pr. & vb. n. Scrutinizing

1. 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.

   Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest.

1. To make scrutiny.