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- [skroot-n-ahyz]
- /ˈskrut nˌaɪz/
- /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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