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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    examination inspection investigation analysis review assessment evaluation surveillance observation monitoring watch inquiry probe study research perusal scan search exploration check verification validation appraisal estimation judgment criticism audit checkup once-over going-over look-see survey scan eye glance gaze regard contemplation attention notice heed consideration thought deliberation reflection pondering musing meditation brooding introspection self-examination self-scrutiny

    Meaning of Scrutiny

    The primary meaning of the word "scrutiny" is close and careful examination or attention.

    Definitions

    • A close and detailed examination or investigation of something, typically in order to assess or evaluate its quality, accuracy, or suitability
    • * Official or formal examination or investigation, especially one that is thorough and detailed

    Etymology of Scrutiny

    The word "scrutiny" comes from the Latin "scrutari", which means to search or examine thoroughly, and "scrutinium", which refers to a thorough search or examination
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of examining or investigating something closely

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial records were subject to scrutiny by the auditors
    • * The politician's past statements were under scrutiny by the media
    • * The artwork was placed under scrutiny by the critics to determine its authenticity

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    neglect disregard ignorance oversight inattention indifference lack apathy carelessness laxity leniency tolerance forbearance permissiveness negligence slackness remissness omission disregard unconsciousness unawareness obliviousness blindness deafness numbness indifference unconcern nonchalance casualness superficiality shallowness

    Related Nouns

    investigation analysis review assessment evaluation surveillance observation monitoring inquiry probe study research perusal scan search exploration check verification validation appraisal estimation judgment criticism audit inspection examination test trial assessment evaluation rating ranking grading

    Related Verbs

    examine investigate analyze review assess evaluate surveil observe monitor inquire probe study research peruse scan search explore check verify validate appraise estimate judge criticize audit inspect test try assess evaluate rate rank grade

    Related Adjectives

    close careful detailed thorough meticulous rigorous strict severe intense concentrated focused attentive watchful vigilant observant inquisitive probing searching exploratory investigative analytical critical evaluative judgmental discerning perceptive astute keen sharp piercing penetrating