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   scrutiny

   /ˈskruːtɪni/

   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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCRUTINY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   The meaning of SCRUTINY is a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination. How to use scrutiny 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 definition: a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.. See examples of SCRUTINY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCRUTINY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'scrutiny' scrutiny. (skruːtɪni ) uncountable noun [oft preposition NOUN] If a person or thing is under scrutiny, they are being studied or observed very carefully. His private life came under media scrutiny. The President promised a government open to public scrutiny.

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   Definition of scrutiny noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.