English · Word Candidate

scrutiny

/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/

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Also seen as: scrutinies

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Meaning · English

Intense study of someone or something.

Noun

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).

Meaning · English

Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

Noun

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).

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.

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