TechnologyAugust 16, 2026
scrutinize
SKROO-tuh-nyze
Definition
To examine something or someone very carefully and critically to detect flaws or understand details.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'scrutari,' meaning to search, rummage, or examine, which originally referred to sorting through trash or rags for valuables.
In the news
The author argues that because election systems are critical infrastructure, the companies that manufacture them should be subjected to the same level of intense investigation as those that build military weapons.
CISA warnings expose America’s election security gaps
Read the full article ↗Washington Times