Definition of "scrutinizing" [scrutinizing]

• Present participle of scrutinize. (verb)

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• "Sotamayor seems to be getting her way, whilst the grilling side put up a show that they're doing a masterful job in scrutinizing candidates."
• ""The fact of the matter is, Speaker Rubio double billed taxpayers for flights, charged everything from his family reunion to car repairs to the Republican Party, and used political committees as his personal slush fund – so it should come as no surprise that he and his campaign will try whatever methods possible to change the subject as voters begin scrutinizing his record.""
• "Obama's comments came before he consulted with a bipartisan group of senators who will play key roles in scrutinizing his choice to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens."