scrutationn.
/skruːˈteɪʃən/ Minute search or examination.
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the mind > attention and judgement > enquiry > investigation, inspection > close examination, scrutiny > [noun]
examininga1325
examinationa1450
examine1494
examen1502
scanning1560
scrutation1593
scrutiny1604
pervestigation1610
microscope1671
introspectiona1676
scan1706
bolting1771
conning1823
grubbing1831
vivisection1880
searchlight1891
1593 J. Norden Speculum Brit.: Middlesex i. 37 After long scrutation and inquisition, this well was found and performed the cure.
1638 T. Whitaker Tree Humane Life 21 For though we be very curious in our scrutation [etc.].
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