Bible Dictionaries
Scrutinize

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(v. t.) 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.

(2):

(v. i.) To make scrutiny.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Scrutinize'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/scrutinize.html. 1828.