To scrutinize a list means to examine it closely, to analyze it, to investigate or to go over it with a fine toothcomb. There are several synonyms that we can use to describe this process such as scrutinize, inspect, study, read, evaluate or review a list. Additionally, we might also use phrases such as to pore over a list, to comb through a list, to examine in detail, to analyze carefully, to go through meticulously or to vet a list. Whatever term we choose to use, the underlying meaning is always the same - to give a thorough examination to a list in order to extract the needed information from it.