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scrutinizing

scru·ti·nize
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skroot-n-ahyz]
    • /ˈskrut nˌaɪz/
    • /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skroot-n-ahyz]
    • /ˈskrut nˌaɪz/

Definitions of scrutinizing word

  • verb with object scrutinizing to examine in detail with careful or critical attention. 1
  • verb without object scrutinizing to conduct a scrutiny. 1

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Origin of scrutinizing

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; scrutin(y) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Scrutinizing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scrutinizing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scrutinizing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scrutinizing

adj scrutinizing

  • inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
  • inquisitorial — of or relating to an inquisitor or inquisition.
  • investigative — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
  • curious — eager to learn; inquisitive

adjective scrutinizing

  • disquisitive — Relating to disquisition; fond of discussion or investigation; inquisitive.

Top questions with scrutinizing

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