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scrutinize in German

scrutinize in German is hinterfragen, ergründen, gewissenhaft überprüfen — scrutinize means to examine something closely and critically, looking for detail, error or hidden meaning.

scrutinize in German

hinterfragen
verb
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
ergründen
verb
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
gewissenhaft überprüfen
verb
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
gründlich prüfen
verb
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
zerlegen
verb
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
zerpflücken
verb
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

What does "scrutinize" mean?

  1. verb To examine something closely and critically, looking for detail, error or hidden meaning.
    "Auditors scrutinised every transaction from the past three years."

scrutinize in a sentence

  • Auditors scrutinised every transaction from the past three years.
  • She scrutinised his face for any sign that he was lying.

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What is "scrutinize" in German?

"scrutinize" in German is hinterfragen, ergründen, gewissenhaft überprüfen. scrutinize means: To examine something closely and critically, looking for detail, error or hidden meaning.

How do you use "scrutinize" in a sentence?

Example: "Auditors scrutinised every transaction from the past three years." In German, "scrutinize" is hinterfragen, ergründen, gewissenhaft überprüfen.

Are there other ways to say "scrutinize" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "scrutinize": hinterfragen, ergründen, gewissenhaft überprüfen, gründlich prüfen, zerlegen, zerpflücken.

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