scrutiny

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English - English
Thorough inspection of a situation or a case
Intense study of someone or something
{n} an examination, search, inquiry
{i} close examination, inspection; examining look, searching look
Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation
To scrutinize
A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written
close examination or inspection
The checking and counting of ballot papers to ascertain the result of an election
If a person or thing is under scrutiny, they are being studied or observed very carefully. His private life came under media scrutiny. careful and thorough examination of someone or something careful/close scrutiny (scrutinium, from scrutari , from scruta )
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
a prolonged intense look
Investigative work done by the Assembly under its powers to hold the Mayor to account or to review any matter which the Assembly considers to be of importance to Greater London Scrutinies can vary widely in size and scope
An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll
An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day
self-scrutiny
survey of the self, self-examination
scrutiny
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