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   Scru·ti·ny

   /ˈskro͞otənē/

   

   noun

   • 1. critical observation or examination: "the policy came under scrutiny last month"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin scrutinium, from scrutari ‘to search’ (originally ‘sort rubbish’, from scruta ‘rubbish’). Early use referred to the taking of individual votes in an election procedure.

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   The meaning of SCRUTINY is a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination. How to use scrutiny in a sentence.

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   SCRUTINY definition: 1. the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   Scrutiny definition: a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.. See examples of SCRUTINY used in a sentence.

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   SCRUTINY meaning: 1. the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   Scrutiny is when you look at something really closely, like when you are checking a test for mistakes. Scrutiny can also be an intense look, like when your mother looks at you — trying to tell if you might be lying.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › scrutinySCRUTINY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   scrutiny in American English. (ˈskruːtni) noun Word forms: plural -nies. 1. a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry. 2. surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding. 3. a close and searching look.

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   scrutiny. ( ˈskruːtɪnɪ) n, pl -nies. 1. close or minute examination. 2. a searching look. 3. (Roman Catholic Church) a. (in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized. b. a similar examination of candidates for holy orders.