scrutinization

scru·ti·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skroot-n-ahyz]
- /ˈskrut nˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skroot-n-ahyz]
- /ˈskrut nˌaɪz/

Definitions of scrutinization word

verb with object scrutinization to examine in detail with careful or critical attention. 1
verb without object scrutinization to conduct a scrutiny. 1

See all 2 definitions of scrutinization

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Origin of scrutinization

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1665-75; scrutin(y) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Scrutinization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scrutinization

scrutinization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scrutinization usage trend in Literature

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