scrutiny
noun
scru·ti·ny ˈskrü-tə-nē 
ˈskrüt-nē
plural scrutinies
1
: a searching study, inquiry, or inspection : examination
2
: a searching look
3
: close watch : surveillance
Synonyms
- audit
- check
- checkup
- examination
- going-over
- inspection
- look-see
- review
- scan
- survey
- view
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Example Sentences
the close scrutiny of data I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before. Because of their past crimes, everything they do now will be subject to scrutiny. Her opinion is based on a careful scrutiny of the text.
Recent Examples on the Web Illumina decision could establish precedent for scrutiny of companies without revenues in the EU, antitrust lawyers said. 
Kim Mackrael, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The unprecedented prospect of bringing charges against a former U.S. president is creating intense scrutiny of the Justice Department in the aftermath of its search of his home at Mar-a-Lago. Chris Strohm, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Since then, scrutiny of the commission has ballooned. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Public pressure for convictions bumps up against international scrutiny of their justice system. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Long-time consumer safety advocate Ralph Nader this month joined The Dawn Project’s call for greater scrutiny of Tesla’s FSD software and asked NHTSA to deactivate the system. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Although there is a plan to increase scrutiny of tax dodgers, it’s targeted at rich folks. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 The money is designed to help the agency increase scrutiny of tax cheats and increase enforcement on high-income earners and major corporations, including a large hiring push to help the IRS make up for more than a decade of underfunding. Jacob Bogage, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 The money is designed to help the agency increase scrutiny of tax cheats and increase enforcement on high-income earners and major corporations, including a large hiring push to help the IRS make up for more than a decade of underfunding. Jacob Bogage, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
Kim Mackrael, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The unprecedented prospect of bringing charges against a former U.S. president is creating intense scrutiny of the Justice Department in the aftermath of its search of his home at Mar-a-Lago. Chris Strohm, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Since then, scrutiny of the commission has ballooned. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Public pressure for convictions bumps up against international scrutiny of their justice system. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Long-time consumer safety advocate Ralph Nader this month joined The Dawn Project’s call for greater scrutiny of Tesla’s FSD software and asked NHTSA to deactivate the system. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Although there is a plan to increase scrutiny of tax dodgers, it’s targeted at rich folks. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 The money is designed to help the agency increase scrutiny of tax cheats and increase enforcement on high-income earners and major corporations, including a large hiring push to help the IRS make up for more than a decade of underfunding. Jacob Bogage, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 The money is designed to help the agency increase scrutiny of tax cheats and increase enforcement on high-income earners and major corporations, including a large hiring push to help the IRS make up for more than a decade of underfunding. Jacob Bogage, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search, examine, probably from scruta trash
First Known Use
1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing scrutiny
Kids Definition
scrutiny
noun
scru·ti·ny ˈskrü-tə-nē
ˈskrüt-nē
: a close inspection
Legal Definition
scrutiny
noun
scru·ti·ny ˈskrüt-ᵊn-ē
plural scrutinies
: searching study or inquiry
specifically : judicial investigation of the constitutionality of a statutory classification of persons under the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution see also intermediate sense 2, strict scrutiny compare rational basis test
scrutiny
noun
1
as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- inspection
- examination
- audit
- survey
- investigation
- review
- scan
- analysis
- view
- going-over
- checkup
- research
- inquisition
- dissection
- check
- look-see
- study
- exploration
- interrogation
- probe
- deconstruction
- observation
- perusal
- surveillance
- reinspection
- close-up
- assay
- recheck
- trial run
- watch
- resurvey
- once-over
- checkout
- test-drive
2
as in gaze
a fixed intent look began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge Synonyms & Similar Words
- gaze
- stare
- eye
- attention
- glare
- regard
- aspect
- examination
- inspection
- observation
- surveillance
- fixation
- contemplation
- gape
- study
- survey
- glower
- perusal
- observance
- watch
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- glance
- glimpse
- sight
- peek
- peep
- flash
- blink
- stime
- scan
- browse
- ogle
- oeillade
