Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Scrutinize \Scru"ti*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scrutinized}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Scrutinizing}.] [From {Scrutiny}.]
   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.

         Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. --Ayliffe.

         Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face
         the closest.                             --G. W. Cable.

Scrutinize \Scru"ti*nize\, v. i.
   To make scrutiny.

Source : WordNet®

scrutinize
     v 1: to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail;
          "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror" [syn: {size
          up}, {take stock}, {scrutinise}]
     2: of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify [syn:
         {audit}, {scrutinise}, {inspect}]