Scrutinizingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrutinizingly

[ ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪzɪŋli ]

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in examining something closely

In a scrutinizing manner; with close attention to detail.

Synonyms

carefully, closely, intently, thoroughly

Examples of usage

He looked at the document scrutinizingly, searching for any errors.
She listened to the witness's testimony scrutinizingly, trying to detect any inconsistencies.
The teacher marked the essays scrutinizingly, looking for both strengths and weaknesses.
The detective studied the crime scene scrutinizingly, looking for any clues.
I scrutinizingly analyzed the data, trying to find any patterns or anomalies.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrutinizingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 minuciosamente

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्मतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 prüfend

🇮🇩 dengan cermat

🇺🇦 ретельно

🇵🇱 skrupulatnie

🇯🇵 綿密に

🇫🇷 méticuleusement

🇪🇸 minuciosamente

🇹🇷 dikkatle

🇰🇷 세심하게

🇸🇦 بتدقيق

🇨🇿 pečlivě

🇸🇰 starostlivo

🇨🇳 仔细地

🇸🇮 natančno

🇮🇸 vandlega

🇰🇿 мұқият

🇬🇪 მეტიკრულად

🇦🇿 diqqətlə

🇲🇽 minuciosamente

Word origin

The adverb 'scrutinizingly' is derived from the verb 'scrutinize', which comes from the Latin word 'scrutari', meaning 'to search or examine'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. The word 'scrutinize' has been in use since the 17th century, originally meaning 'to examine closely or critically'. Over time, 'scrutinizingly' has become a common adverb used to describe the act of examining something closely or with great attention to detail.