Definition of "scrutinise" [scrutinise]

• To examine something with great care. (verb)
• To audit accounts etc in order to verify them. (verb)

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• "The CPI-M activists have set up 'check posts' at places on way to Nandigram to 'scrutinise' the entry of people even though the administration has not yet imposed Section 144 CrPC."
• "In a statement in Pretoria he said the promotion of 7719 black, coloured and Indian and 3722 white officers had been recommended by an interim board appointed to "scrutinise" promotions due before"
• "The high pay commission was set up last November to scrutinise the rising pay of those at the top of the public and private sectors."