scrutiny
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noun \ˈskrü-tə-nē, ˈskrüt-nē\ plural scru·ti·nies
Definition of SCRUTINY
1
: a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination
2
: a searching look
3
: close watch : surveillance
See Examples of SCRUTINY
- 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.
Origin of SCRUTINY
Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search, examine, probably from scruta trash
First Known Use: 1604
Related to SCRUTINY
- Synonyms
- audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, inspection, survey, view
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