Scrutiny: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrutiny
[ ˈskruː.tɪ.ni ]
under examination
Critical observation or examination.
Synonyms
analysis, examination, inspection, investigation
Examples of usage
- The company's financial records were under scrutiny by auditors.
- His actions came under scrutiny after the scandal broke out.
careful examination
Close and careful examination or observation.
Synonyms
examination, inspection, review, scrutinization
Examples of usage
- The project was completed under the scrutiny of experts.
- She faced intense scrutiny from the public and media.
critical assessment
A critical assessment or evaluation.
Synonyms
appraisal, assessment, evaluation, judgment
Examples of usage
- The proposal will undergo scrutiny by the board of directors.
- The candidate's qualifications were subject to scrutiny during the interview process.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrutiny" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escrutínio
🇮🇳 गहन निरीक्षण
🇩🇪 genaue Untersuchung
🇮🇩 pengawasan ketat
🇺🇦 ретельний аналіз
🇵🇱 dokładna analiza
🇯🇵 精査 (せいさ)
🇫🇷 examen minutieux
🇪🇸 escrutinio
🇹🇷 dikkatli inceleme
🇰🇷 정밀 조사
🇸🇦 تمحيص دقيق
🇨🇿 důkladná analýza
🇸🇰 dôkladná analýza
🇨🇳 仔细审查 (zǐxì shěnchá)
🇸🇮 natančna analiza
🇮🇸 ítarleg skoðun
🇰🇿 мұқият тексеру
🇬🇪 ძალიან საფუძვლიანი გამოკვლევა
🇦🇿 dərindən araşdırma
🇲🇽 escrutinio
Word origin
The word 'scrutiny' originated from the Latin word 'scrutinium', meaning a search or inquiry. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of examining or inspecting something closely. Over the years, 'scrutiny' has come to represent not just observation, but also a critical assessment and evaluation of various subjects.