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Definition of scrutinizer

scrutinizer

/ˈskruː.təˌnaɪ.zɚ/
(UK: scrutiniser)
scru · ti · niz · er
Adverb:scrutinizingly
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Plural:scrutinizers
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Adjective:scrutinizing
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scrutinizer Lexical Profile

scrutinizer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who examines, inspects, or investigates something closely and critically.

Example

"As a meticulous scrutinizer of financial records, she quickly spotted the discrepancy in the annual budget."

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• Nearby Words

scrupulousness
scrutinization
scrutinize
scrutinizer
scrutiny
scuba
scud

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb scrutinize, which comes from Late Latin scrutinium ('a search or inquiry'), ultimately from Latin scrutari ('to search thoroughly' or 'to sort through trash'), from scruta ('trash' or 'frippery').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrutinizer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrutinizer
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