scrutinised
Looked over carefully
Scrutinised is the British spelling of scrutinized, the past tense of scrutinize.
To scrutinize is to examine something closely and critically, looking for flaws, details, or hidden meaning: The committee scrutinised every line of the budget.
The word suggests careful, searching attention rather than casual observation.
Looked at closely
- evaluatedDetermined worth or quality
- assessedDetermined value or quality
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- reviewedExamined and judged
studied · inspected · investigated · dissected · interpreted · researched · compared · measured
Perceived through attention
- watchedSaw with attention
- monitoredObserved systematically over time
- surveilledKept under close watch
- trackedFollowed the course of
eyed · regarded · viewed · noticed · noted · spotted · glimpsed · beheld
Inclined to criticize others
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- disapprovingExpressing unfavorable opinion
- censoriousSeverely critical in judgment
- skepticalInclined to question claims
questioning · challenging · doubtful · suspicious · distrustful · wary · dubious · reproachful
Complete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- rigorousExtremely thorough and careful
- painstakingExtremely careful and thorough
methodical · systematic · careful · diligent · scrupulous · assiduous · precise · detailed
examined
Looked at closely
- evaluatedDetermined worth or quality
- assessedDetermined value or quality
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
reviewed · studied · inspected · investigated · dissected · interpreted · researched · compared · measured · verified
observed
Perceived through attention
- watchedSaw with attention
- monitoredObserved systematically over time
- surveilledKept under close watch
tracked · eyed · regarded · viewed · noticed · noted · spotted · glimpsed · beheld · perceived
judgmental
Inclined to criticize others
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- disapprovingExpressing unfavorable opinion
- censoriousSeverely critical in judgment
skeptical · questioning · challenging · doubtful · suspicious · distrustful · wary · dubious · reproachful · disparaging
thorough
Complete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- rigorousExtremely thorough and careful
painstaking · methodical · systematic · careful · diligent · scrupulous · assiduous · precise · detailed · fine-grained
scrutinisedskimmed
Read superficially
scanned · glossed over · browsed · glimpsed · overlooked
scrutinisedignored
Purposely not noticed
disregarded · neglected · overlooked · missed · passed over