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Scrutinise (Verb)

To look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The journalist will scrutinise the government's new policy to uncover any potential flaws or biases.
She spent hours scrutinising her reflection in the mirror, searching for the perfect pose for her social media photo.
Experts scrutinise the evidence carefully to ensure that the conclusions drawn are accurate and reliable.
The detective scrutinised the crime scene for any signs of a break-in or unusual activity.
Scientists spent years scrutinising the data to prove the existence of the newly discovered species.

Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The independent auditor was hired to scrutinise the company's financial records for discrepancies and potential fraud.
The government agency tasked with overseeing charities will scrutinise their financial statements to ensure compliance with regulations.
The quality control team will scrutinise every product before shipping to guarantee customer satisfaction and avoid returns.
New employees' work will be closely scrutinised during the probation period to assess their performance and adjust training as needed.
To root out corruption, the committee will scrutinise all government contracts issued in the past decade for evidence of impropriety.