scrutare

Definitions of scrutare
  1. verb
    subject to a search
    synonyms: frugare, perquisire, setacciare
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    types:
    frugare, raspare, razzolare, rovistare
    search haphazardly
    catturare, rastrellare, rovistare
    search thoroughly
    type of:
    esaminare, osservare
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  2. verb
    examine hastily
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    type of:
    esaminare, osservare
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  3. verb
    examine minutely or intensely
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    type of:
    esaminare, osservare
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  4. verb
    to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
    synonyms: inventariare, scrutinare
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    type of:
    esaminare, osservare
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  5. verb
    search or seek
    synonyms: frugare, perquisire, setacciare
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    types:
    curiosare
    search or inquire in a meddlesome way
    type of:
    esaminare, osservare
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
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