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scrutiny

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Main Entry: scru·ti·ny
Pronunciation: 'skrü-t&-nE, 'skrüt-nE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -nies
Etymology: Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search, examine, probably from scruta trash
1 : a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : EXAMINATION
2 : a searching look
3 : close watch : SURVEILLANCE