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scrutinizingly

[ ˈskruːtɪˌnaɪzɪŋli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in examining something closely

In a scrutinizing manner; with close attention to detail.

Synonyms

carefully, closely, intently, thoroughly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
scrutinizingly	Use this word when examining something in a very detailed and critical manner, often to find faults or mistakes. He looked at the contract scrutinizingly, hoping to find any errors.
closely	This word is used when paying a lot of attention to details, often to observe something accurately or to ensure it's correct. He closely monitored the progress of the project.
carefully	Use this word when you want to describe an action performed with intention to avoid mistakes or harm. It's broader and more general than the other words in the list. She carefully placed the vase on the shelf.
intently	This word describes focusing with great concentration and interest, often not paying attention to anything else around. She was reading the book intently, unaware of her surroundings.
thoroughly	Use this word when an action is performed in a detailed, complete, and all-encompassing manner. He thoroughly cleaned the house from top to bottom.

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

Etymology

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.