scrutinising
Studying with intensity
Scrutinising is the British spelling of scrutinizing—examining something closely and carefully, often with skepticism or critical attention.
The committee spent hours scrutinising the budget proposal.
She felt uncomfortable under his scrutinising gaze.
The word implies more than casual observation; it suggests deliberate, thorough inspection.
Methodical assessment or review
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
review · dissection · interpretation · inquiry · study · investigation · appraisal · exploration
Professional crime investigator
- forensicPertaining to legal investigation
- fact-findingSeeking verified information
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
auditing · probing · sifting · cross-examination · interrogation · questioning · inquisitorial · sleuthing
Noticing things readily
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- attentivePaying close notice
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
perceptive · discerning · sharp-eyed · eagle-eyed · hawk-eyed · keen-eyed · noticing · heedful
Inclined to criticize others
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- hypercriticalExcessively prone to censure
- censoriousSeverely critical in judgment
- disapprovingExpressing unfavorable opinion
nitpicking · carping · captious · skeptical · doubting · questioning · disparaging · reproachful
Complete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- detailedFull of specifics
methodical · systematic · careful · painstaking · rigorous · punctilious · fastidious · exact
Penetrating or very sharp
- penetratingPassing into or through
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- searchingLooking to find
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
sharp · unrelenting · relentless · focused · concentrated · unwavering · fixed · steady
examination
Methodical assessment or review
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- analysisMethodical study of parts
inspection · review · dissection · interpretation · inquiry · study · investigation · appraisal · exploration · consideration
detective
Professional crime investigator
- forensicPertaining to legal investigation
- fact-findingSeeking verified information
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
surveillance · auditing · probing · sifting · cross-examination · interrogation · questioning · inquisitorial · sleuthing · inquiry
observant
Noticing things readily
watchful · perceptive · discerning · sharp-eyed · eagle-eyed · hawk-eyed · keen-eyed · noticing · heedful · mindful
judgmental
Inclined to criticize others
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
- hypercriticalExcessively prone to censure
- censoriousSeverely critical in judgment
disapproving · nitpicking · carping · captious · skeptical · doubting · questioning · disparaging · reproachful · unsparing
thorough
Complete in every detail
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
- preciseExactly correct, no error
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
detailed · methodical · systematic · careful · painstaking · rigorous · punctilious · fastidious · exact · accurate
piercing
Penetrating or very sharp
- penetratingPassing into or through
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- searchingLooking to find
keen · sharp · unrelenting · relentless · focused · concentrated · unwavering · fixed · steady · sustained
scrutinisingglancing
Looking briefly or obliquely
skimming · cursory · superficial · scanning · perfunctory
scrutinisingignoring
Deliberately not noticing
overlooking · disregarding · neglecting · dismissing · tuning out
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