scrutiny

noun
UK: /ˈskruːtɪni/
US: /ˈskruːtəni/

  1. Careful and thorough examination of something.

    1. The plan needs close scrutiny before we agree.
    2. Her argument doesn't stand up to close scrutiny when you consider all the facts.

  2. A long and careful look or consideration.

    1. Everything she does is under close scrutiny now.
    2. The company's activities are subject to financial scrutiny to prevent fraud.

Synonyms

examination inspection review analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scrutiny" in English means: Careful and thorough examination of something., A long and careful look or consideration..

The phonetic transcription of "scrutiny" is /ˈskruːtɪni/ in British English and /ˈskruːtəni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scrutiny": examination, inspection, review, analysis.

Example usage of "scrutiny": "The plan needs close scrutiny before we agree.". More examples on the page.