Scrutinizable: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrutinizable

 

[ skro͞oˈtənəzəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

online privacy settings

Capable of being examined or inspected closely, especially in terms of online privacy settings.

Synonyms

checkable, examinable, inspectable.

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Word Description / Examples
scrutinizable

This word is used when something can be examined in very close detail, often to ensure standards or to check for errors.

  • The financial reports are scrutinizable by the auditors.
  • The new policy should be scrutinizable by stakeholders to ensure transparency.
inspectable

Typically used when something can be inspected, often physically, to ensure quality or adherence to standards.

  • The factory equipment is inspectable for safety compliance.
  • All new buildings are inspectable by the city inspector.
examinable

Applicable in contexts where something is subject to examination, often in a formal setting like tests or evaluations.

  • Students need to focus on examinable topics for the upcoming test.
  • The quality of the material is examinable upon request.
checkable

Use this word when referring to something that can be verified or confirmed, often in a routine or basic manner.

  • All the facts in this document are checkable.
  • Is your flight status checkable online?

Examples of usage

  • Users should be aware of what information is scrutinizable by third parties.
  • The scrutinizable nature of the website's privacy policy raised concerns among users.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrutinizable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escrutinável

🇮🇳 परिक्षणीय

🇩🇪 prüfbar

🇮🇩 dapat diteliti

🇺🇦 досліджуваний

🇵🇱 dający się zbadać

🇯🇵 精査可能

🇫🇷 examinable

🇪🇸 examinable

🇹🇷 incelenebilir

🇰🇷 검토 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للفحص

🇨🇿 zkoumatelný

🇸🇰 skúmateľný

🇨🇳 可检查的

🇸🇮 preiskovalen

🇮🇸 rannsakanlegt

🇰🇿 тексерілетін

🇬🇪 გასაკონტროლებელი

🇦🇿 yoxlanıla bilən

🇲🇽 examinable

Etymology

The word 'scrutinizable' is a relatively recent addition to the English language, emerging in the context of increasing concerns about online privacy and data security. The suffix '-izable' is derived from Latin, indicating the ability to be scrutinized or examined closely. As our digital world continues to evolve, the concept of scrutinizability remains relevant in discussions around information transparency and user control.

See also: scrutinization, scrutinize, scrutinizer, scrutinizingly.