51Թ

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scrutiny

[ skroot-n-ee ]

noun

plural scrutinies.
  1. a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
  2. surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding.
  3. a close and searching look.


scrutiny

/ ˈːɪɪ /

noun

  1. close or minute examination
  2. a searching look
    1. (in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized
    2. a similar examination of candidates for holy orders
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDz·t·Բ noun plural nonscrutinies
  • ·t·Բ noun plural rescrutinies
  • -t·Բ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of scrutiny1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin ūپԾܳ “a search, inquiry, investigation,” derivative of ūī “to search thoroughly”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of scrutiny1

C15: from Late Latin ūپԾܳ an investigation, from ūī to search (originally referring to rag-and-bone men), from ūٲ rubbish
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The overtime revelations come as the union, known as UFLAC, is facing scrutiny from its parent organization over its spending.

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Despite Congress’ concerns, there was little scrutiny of the environmental impacts of U.S. military operations and technologies.

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But their rising profile has resulted in increased scrutiny and anger about their political statements.

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Edison has been under scrutiny since Jan. 7, when videos captured the devastating Eaton wildfire igniting under one of its transmission towers.

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Prince Andrew's finances have been under intense scrutiny, with questions about how he can afford to live in his Royal Lodge mansion in Windsor after he was cut off financially by his brother, King Charles.

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