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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Amid Trump’s current presidential run, scrutiny of his funding sources continues, with a member of the Scottish parliament calling for an investigation as recently as this month.
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Dan Alexander, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
But according to Voting Rights Lab, drop boxes have come under scrutiny by politicians and election officials, and 12 states have enacted bills banning or restricting drop boxes, half of which outright ban them.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Militias largely retreated from the streets after the January 6 Capitol riot exposed them to intense public and legal scrutiny, which was intensified by the prosecution of dozens of Oath Keepers.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
Hathaway’s anniversary tribute to the film comes after speaking earlier this year about the pivotal part director Nolan, 54, played in helping with her career after facing significant scrutiny online.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dan Alexander, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
But according to Voting Rights Lab, drop boxes have come under scrutiny by politicians and election officials, and 12 states have enacted bills banning or restricting drop boxes, half of which outright ban them.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Militias largely retreated from the streets after the January 6 Capitol riot exposed them to intense public and legal scrutiny, which was intensified by the prosecution of dozens of Oath Keepers.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
Hathaway’s anniversary tribute to the film comes after speaking earlier this year about the pivotal part director Nolan, 54, played in helping with her career after facing significant scrutiny online.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrutiny. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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