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Meaning
Noun
●
Intense study of someone or something.
●
Thorough
inspection
of a
situation
or a case.
●
In Christianity:
An
examination
of
catechumens
, in the
last week
of Lent, who were to
receive
baptism
on Easter Day.
●
A
ticket
, or little
paper
billet
, on which a
vote
is written.
●
An
examination
by a
committee
of the
votes
given at an
election
, for the
purpose
of
correcting
the poll.
Verb
●
To scrutinize.
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Origin
scrutiny
English
scrutiny
Middle English (1100-1500)
scrutinium
Latin
scrutari
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Examination
Exploration
Going-Over
Inquiry
Inspection
Investigation
Perusal
Probe
Scan
Survey
Study
Research
Examinations
Related
Criticism
Oversight
Surveillance
Supervision
Accountability
Pressure
Transparency
Opprobrium
Regulation
Censure
Attention
Consideration
Condemnation
Review
Enforcement
Rigor
Monitoring
Recognition
Persecution
Deliberation
Prosecution
Audit
Evaluation
Discussion
Disclosure
Critique
Reporting
Debate
Criticisms
Assessment
Vigilance
Approval
Representation
Analysis
Litigation
Involvement
Investigations
Scrutinization
Legitimacy
Skepticism
Secrecy
Interrogation
Understanding
Controversy
Sanctions
Interpretation
Backlash
Evidence
Due Diligence
Peer Review
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