Scru·ti·nize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrutinized p. pr. & vb. n. Scrutinizing ]  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.