scrutiny
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Pronunciation
- IPA /ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/
Noun
scrutiny noun
- Intense study of someone or something.
- Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.
- An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
- A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.
Verb
scrutiny verb
- To scrutinize.
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Synonyms
examinationexplorationgoing-overinquiryinspectioninvestigationperusalprobescanstudysurveyexaminecheck-upvettingresearchexaminingaudittest
Associated
neighbourhoodtailoredcompellingwatchapplicationsrationalplanningofficersparishallegationsstatutestrict
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