inspect vs scrutinize

inspect and scrutinize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
inspect	No	No	Yes	No
scrutinize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, inspect and scrutinize are synonyms defined as:

inspect and scrutinize: examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

Other synonyms of inspect include audit, scrutinise.

inspect (verb)	scrutinize (verb)
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification	examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
come to see in an official or professional capacity	to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
look over carefully