scrutiny (ˈskruːtɪnɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- close or minute examination
- a searching look
- (in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized
- 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 rubbishSynonyms
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examination,
study,
investigation,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
inspection,
exploration,
sifting,
once-over,
perusal,
close study
Usage examples
Dena had insisted on pouring them to give herself something to do, a reason to turn away from Mike Goodrick's scrutiny.
, 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.
, The Glasgow Girls (1994)