All 4 Uses
scrutiny
in
Killing Lincoln
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- He has spent months scrutinizing the Confederate defenses, searching for the perfect location to smash the rebels.†
p. 18.2 *scrutinizing = looking at very carefullystandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- Booth scrutinizes the target.†
p. 91.6scrutinizes = looks at or examines very carefullystandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- His eyes scrutinize the layout, memorizing the location of every stagehand and prop, not wanting anything to get in the way of his exit.†
p. 192.2scrutinize = to look at very carefullystandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- But neither man thinks Booth's unusual behavior merits closer scrutiny.†
p. 194.4scrutiny = careful look or inspection
Definitions:
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(1)
(scrutiny) careful examination of something
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)