ˈɪn.vən.tɹi ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror make or include in an itemized record or report Inventory all books before the end of the year