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- Dictionaryscru·ti·ny/ˈskro͞otənē/
noun
- 1. critical observation or examination: "the policy came under scrutiny last month"
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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.
The meaning of SCRUTINY is a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination. How to use scrutiny in a sentence.
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.
Scrutiny definition: a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.. See examples of SCRUTINY used in a sentence.
Define scrutiny. scrutiny synonyms, scrutiny pronunciation, scrutiny translation, English dictionary definition of scrutiny. n. Close, careful examination or observation.
SCRUTINY meaning: 1. the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it: 2. the…. Learn more.
Origin of Scrutiny. From Middle English scrutiny, from Medieval Latin scrÅ«tinium (“a search, an inquiry" ), from Vulgar Latin scrÅ«tārÄ« (“to search or examine thoroughly" ), of uncertain origin.
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.
Definition of scrutiny noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
scrutiny meaning, definition, what is scrutiny: careful and thorough examination of some...: Learn more.
