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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 definition: a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.. See examples of SCRUTINY used 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 meaning: 1. the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it: 2. the…. Learn more.
1. a searching examination; minute inquiry. 2. continuous surveillance. 3. a close and searching look. [1400–50; late Middle English < Latin scrūtinium the action of searching, of scrutinizing, derivative of scrūtārī to search] syn: See examination.
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.
noun [ U ] uk / ˈskruːtɪni / us. Add to word list. careful examination of something: Every aspect of her life came under public scrutiny. (Definition of scrutiny from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of scrutiny. in Chinese (Traditional) 細看，仔細審查… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 细看，仔细审查… See more.
Definition of scrutiny noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
