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scrutiny
scrutiny
noun
Definition of SCRUTINY
1
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition <his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life>
Synonyms audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view
Related Words analysis, assay, close-up, deconstruction, dissection; exploration, investigation, probe, research, study; inquisition, interrogation; once-over, perusal; recheck, reinspection, resurvey; observation, surveillance, watch; checkout, test-drive, trial run
2
a fixed intent look <began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge>
Related Words glare, glower; contemplation, fixation; attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch; examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey
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