Main Entry:

scru·ti·ny

Pronunciation:

\ˈskrü-tə-nē, ˈskrüt-nē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural scru·ti·nies

Etymology:

Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search, examine, probably from scruta trash

Date:

1604

1 : a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination 2 : a searching look 3 : close watch : surveillance