I will scrutinize you closely.
Source: tatoeba (2819585)
Scrutinize
/ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/
Synonyms for "scrutinize" (207 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Noun(14 words)
ajaiaanalyze chemical sampleanalyze readingauditing of conductbe investigatedblowtorchescombingcombscritical thinkingcudgelscurrycombingdelvingdivingelaphure
appraiseattend to businessautopsybe alertbe obsessed withcanvasscheckcheck outcheck overcheck up oncombcompareconcentrateconcentrate onconsidercontemplatedissect
Adjective(1 words)
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Strong matches (62)
examineexamine thoroughlyexperimentexploreeyeeyeballfix onfocus ongazegive an examinationgive heedgive the eyegive the once-overgogo deep intogo overgo throughhard lookinquireinspect
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Verb(14 words)
Noun(16 words)
examiningeye responseeyeballfactcheckflyspeckflyspeckingflyspecksgrillinggrugruinterrogatinginvestigatingletamagnifyingmicroscopesmicroscopically observedmira
Adjective(2 words)
flyspeckedmicroscopic view
Related words (103)
miss nothingmonitorobserveogleogle atoverhauloverlookpass overpass under reviewpay attentionpay heedpeerpeer atperlustrateperscrutateperuseporepore overpostmortemprobe
Noun(33 words)
observe unicellularlypeepholespeer belongingpeeringperiscopesperusingpickingpokingporesprobesprobingqueryingradarsransackingresearch bacteriologistresearch fundsresearchesrethinkingreviewingreviews
Verb(18 words)
Adjective(3 words)
organizational function analysisstatic viewsstatistical review
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: audit, inspect, ajaia, analyze, analyze art.
- Sentence evidence is available for scrutinize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "scrutinize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "scrutinize"
Keep "scrutinize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "scrutinize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "scrutinize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "scrutinize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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9 entriesCollocations
6 entriesscrutinize conclusionsscrutinize datascrutinize documentsscrutinize evidencescrutinize resultsscrutinize sources
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
We're going to scrutinize everything.
Source: tatoeba (5725492)
“To make it fly at that low atmospheric density, we had to scrutinize everything, make it as light as possible while being as strong and as powerful as it can possibly be,” she added.
Source: tatoeba (12357407)
to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "scrutinize"?
Closest matches include audit, inspect, ajaia, analyze, analyze art.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "scrutinize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.