First Known Use: 1604
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scrutiny
noun scru·ti·ny \ˈskrü-tə-nē, ˈskrüt-nē\
: the act of carefully examining something especially in a critical way : the act of scrutinizing something
plural scru·ti·nies
Full Definition of SCRUTINY
1
: a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination
2
: a searching look
3
: close watch : surveillance
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Origin of SCRUTINY
Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search, examine, probably from scruta trash
Related to SCRUTINY
- Synonyms
- audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, inspection, survey, view
Rhymes with SCRUTINY
SCRUTINY Defined for Kids
scrutiny
noun scru·ti·ny \ˈskrü-tə-nē, ˈskrüt-nē\
Definition of SCRUTINY for Kids
: a close inspection
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