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scruter

to scrutinize, to scan closely

verb skrü-TEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: Latin scrutari (to search, examine thoroughly)

Usage Note

Scruter implies a deliberate, searching gaze or analysis — you scrutez the horizon for a ship, or scrutez a contract for hidden clauses. It is more formal and literary than examiner or regarder de près. The noun scrutin (ballot, poll) shares the root and the idea of careful examination.

Examples

"Il scrute l'horizon depuis le pont."

Natural Translation

He scans the horizon from the deck.

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