scrutiny

/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/

noun

  1. 1

    Intense study of someone or something.

  2. 2

    Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

  3. 3

    An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.

  4. 4

    A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.

  5. 5

    An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To scrutinize.

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