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scrutiny Definition


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scrutiny
noun scrutinies
    1. A close, careful and thorough examination or inspection.
      Thesaurus: analysis, perusal, inquiry, research, study.
    2. A penetrating or searching look.
    3. The official examination of election votes.
Etymology: 15c: from Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search even to the rags, from scruta rags.



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