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scrutiny
[skroot-n-ee]
noun
plural
scrutiniesa searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding.
a close and searching look.
scrutiny
/ ˈːɪɪ /
noun
close or minute examination
a searching look
(in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized
a similar examination of candidates for holy orders
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonscrutiny noun
- rescrutiny noun
- self-scrutiny noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of scrutiny1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of scrutiny1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Despite years of scrutiny over its human rights and environmental record, the Saudi bid for the World Cup was unopposed.
It was initially approved by MPs in November by a majority of 55 votes and has since been undergoing further scrutiny.
In the days ahead, we'll see if that withstands closer scrutiny.
But in countries including Austria, Germany and the Netherlands, it is regulated as a medicine, meaning it faces less scrutiny during its import and transit.
Billy Bob Thornton reflects on life in the tabloid spotlight with Angelina Jolie, Jason Isaacs discusses the ‘shocking’ scrutiny of ‘The White Lotus’ cast and more tales from the Envelope Drama Roundtable.
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