scrutinise
Meaning: To examine or inspect something very carefully and thoroughly.
Scrutinise implies a close, critical examination, often with the aim of finding flaws or verifying accuracy. It is widely used in political, legal, and academic contexts. The noun form is 'scrutiny,' and common collocations include 'scrutinise the evidence,' 'under scrutiny,' and 'close scrutiny.' The American spelling is 'scrutinize.'
Examples
- The committee will scrutinise every line of the proposed budget. 委员会将逐行审查拟议预算的每一行。El comité examinará cada línea del presupuesto propuesto.委員会は提案された予算のすべての項目を精査する予定である。위원회는 제안된 예산의 모든 항목을 정밀하게 검토할 예정이다.
- Her performance has been scrutinised by the media since she took office. 自她上任以来,她的工作表现一直受到媒体的严密审视。Su desempeño ha sido escrutado por los medios desde que asumió el cargo.彼女の業績は就任以来、メディアによって厳しく精査されてきた。그녀의 업무 실적은 취임 이후 언론에 의해 면밀히 검증되어 왔다.
- Auditors are required to scrutinise the company's financial records annually. 审计师被要求每年审查公司的财务记录。Los auditores están obligados a escrutar anualmente los registros financieros de la empresa.監査人は毎年、会社の財務記録を精査することが求められている。감사인은 매년 회사의 재무 기록을 정밀 조사하도록 요구된다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin scrutari (to search, examine), originally meaning to sort through rubbish (from scruta, rubbish). Entered English in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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