scrutiny
/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: scrutinies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Intense study of someone or something.
Noun
Examples
Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view / And narrower scrutiny.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.
Noun
Examples
come under scrutiny
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scrutiny” mean?
Intense study of someone or something.
Is “scrutiny” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.