scrutiny
noun
scru·ti·ny
ˈskrü-tə-nē 
ˈskrüt-nē
plural scrutinies
1
: a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination
2
: a searching look
3
: close watch : surveillance
Synonyms
Examples of scrutiny in a Sentence
the close scrutiny of data
I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
Because of their past crimes, everything they do now will be subject to scrutiny.
Her opinion is based on a careful scrutiny of the text.
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This is the latest regulator hurdle for Tesla, which has long faced scrutiny over potential safety risks associated with its driver assistance systems, which include its FSD and Autopilot programs.
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
However, since Roberson’s conviction in 2003, the science behind the triad being the sole diagnosis of abuse has come under intense scrutiny.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Christmas in the Spotlight follows the love story of a mega popstar and a football player, both trying to navigate their feelings for each other amid intense public scrutiny — a story line that may sound familiar to Swifties and Kansas City Chiefs fans.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Amid these setbacks, team captain Harmanpreet Kaur's position has come under scrutiny.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
However, since Roberson’s conviction in 2003, the science behind the triad being the sole diagnosis of abuse has come under intense scrutiny.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Christmas in the Spotlight follows the love story of a mega popstar and a football player, both trying to navigate their feelings for each other amid intense public scrutiny — a story line that may sound familiar to Swifties and Kansas City Chiefs fans.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Amid these setbacks, team captain Harmanpreet Kaur's position has come under scrutiny.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrutiny. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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scrutiny
noun
scru·ti·ny
ˈskrüt-ᵊn-ē
ˈskrüt-nē
plural scrutinies
: a close inspection : examination
Legal Definition
scrutiny
noun
scru·ti·ny
ˈskrüt-ᵊn-ē
plural scrutinies
: searching study or inquiry
specifically
: judicial investigation of the constitutionality of a statutory classification of persons under the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution see also intermediate sense 2, strict scrutiny compare rational basis test
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