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Definition of “scrutiny

scrutiny (ˈskruːtɪnɪPronunciation for scrutiny

Definitions

noun

  1. close or minute examination
  2. a searching look
    1. (in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized
    2. a similar examination of candidates for holy orders

Word Origin

C15: from Late Latin scrūtinium  an investigation, from scrūtārī  to search (originally referring to rag-and-bone men), from scrūta rubbish

Usage examples

  • Dena had insisted on pouring them to give herself something to do, a reason to turn away from Mike Goodrick's scrutiny.
    Gaskin, Catherine, The Ambassador's Women (1986)
  • Kylie is a great pop star, but, like all pop stars, she doesn't bear too much scrutiny.
    NME (New Musical Express) (2002)
  • The reform of Dáil procedures would improve the scrutiny of EU issues, Mr Brennan said.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • Certainly, there has been no shortage of scrutiny over the past year.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • He had been looking around him, but as if he realized her scrutiny , he turned and met her eyes.
    Paige, Frances, The Glasgow Girls (1994)

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