scrutinize vs inspect

scrutinize and inspect both are verbs.

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

As verbs, scrutinize and inspect are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of scrutinize include audit, scrutinise.

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