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Definitions

scrutiny

[skroot-n-ee] / ˈskrut n i /
NOUN
close examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis audit inquiry inspection investigation review search surveillance
STRONG
exploration perusal scan sifting study survey tab view
WEAK
close-up eagle eye long hard look perlustration the eye

Example Sentences

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Those results sparked frustration among fans, while further scrutiny followed comments involving vice‑captain Fernandez and defender Marc Cucurella, who publicly criticised the club's transfer policy.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

India's aviation sector is facing pressure from rising costs, disrupted international routes due to the conflict in the Middle East, aircraft delivery delays and tighter regulatory scrutiny.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Sometimes the president’s opponents really do deserve scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Although formerly popular, this type of explanation, too, fails to survive scrutiny.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond