scrutinizing

[/ˈskruːtɪnaɪzɪŋ/]

verb (present participle/gerund)

escrutinando

1. examining something very carefully and thoroughly

She was scrutinizing the contract before signing it.

Ela estava escrutinando o contrato antes de assiná-lo.

2. looking at someone or something intensely and critically

He gave her a scrutinizing look.

Ele lhe deu um olhar de escrutínio.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

escrutinando

common usage in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

examinando minuciosamente

alternative phrase commonly used in business contexts

Portugal

escrutinando

formal usage; also 'examinando atentamente'

scrutinizing with a magnifying glass - examining with extreme care

under scrutiny - being closely examined or investigated

withstand scrutiny - able to survive careful examination

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