as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the project's time constraints make it impossible for the programmers to scrutinize every line of code, so some bugs should be expected
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Recent Examples of scrutinizing
Those job losses, coupled with an ongoing Boeing strike and the effects of Hurricane Helene, could massively distort the October jobs report (released on November 1) at a time when the Fed is heavily scrutinizing employment data for signs of a weakening labor market, economists tell CNN.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Investors will be closely scrutinizing the September labor market report, due for release on Friday morning.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
In an environment where media companies are scrutinizing every facet of their business for streamlining and cost-savings, the full integration of the two banners in the vein of the CBS Studios absorbing PTVS appeared inevitable.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Alexandra Banner, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Investors will be closely scrutinizing the September labor market report, due for release on Friday morning.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
In an environment where media companies are scrutinizing every facet of their business for streamlining and cost-savings, the full integration of the two banners in the vein of the CBS Studios absorbing PTVS appeared inevitable.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrutinizing
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The goal is to identify unhelpful thoughts—such as anxious, catastrophic or overgeneralized thinking—label them and then challenge them by examining evidence and considering more rational alternatives.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The incapacity to climb ladders hinders quadrupeds from examining hazardous areas, endangers humans, and lowers production at industrial sites.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Three Core Areas of Interrelated New Risks Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers should begin surveying and gaining more understanding of the new landscape of cybersecurity risks that AI will bring to their worlds.Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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About 200 miles north in the Carolinas, Biden was also surveying the storm’s aftermath.Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Most sales organizations struggle to manage reps consistently and proactively because managers are focused on inspecting down funnel deals, and don’t have the time or analytical expertise to translate a library of dashboards into individual rep coaching and accountability.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program is specifically designed to help keep GI illnesses from spreading on cruises by inspecting vessels, responding to outbreaks, training ship supervisors, and more.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Scrutinizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinizing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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