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Scrutiny

noun
/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/
Word Frequency: 5.6

Definitions

1.nounIntense study of someone or something.
2.nounThorough inspection of a situation or a case.
3.nounAn examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
4.nounA ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.
5.nounAn examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll.
6.verbTo scrutinize.

Synonyms

examinationexplorationgoing-overinquiryinspectioninvestigationperusalprobescanstudysurveyexamine

Rhymes With

mutinybhutaninewton hesubstitute honey
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