Scrutiny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural scru·ti·nies.
  1. a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
  2. surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding.
  3. a close and searching look.
noun plural -nies
  1. close or minute examination
  2. a searching look
    • (in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized
    • a similar examination of candidates for holy orders
Scrutiny (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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