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   scrutiny

   /ˈskruːtɪni/

   noun

   • 1. critical observation or examination: "the policy came under scrutiny last month"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin scrutinium, from scrutari ‘to search’ (originally ‘sort rubbish’, from scruta ‘rubbish’). Early use referred to the taking of individual votes in an election procedure.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCRUTINY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySCRUTINY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SCRUTINY meaning: 1. the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it: 2. the…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCRUTINY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scrutinyScrutiny Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SCRUTINY is a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination. How to use scrutiny in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSCRUTINY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › scrutinyscrutiny | meaning of scrutiny in Longman Dictionary of...

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   scrutiny meaning, definition, what is scrutiny: careful and thorough examination of some...: Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishscrutiny noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of scrutiny noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › scrutinySCRUTINY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Scrutiny definition: a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.. See examples of SCRUTINY used in a sentence.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › scrutinyScrutiny - definition of scrutiny by The Free Dictionary

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    Define scrutiny. scrutiny synonyms, scrutiny pronunciation, scrutiny translation, English dictionary definition of scrutiny. n. Close, careful examination or observation.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › scrutinyScrutiny Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    SCRUTINY meaning: the act of carefully examining something especially in a critical way the act of scrutinizing something.