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- [skroot-n-ee]
- /ˈskrut n i/
- /ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/
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- [skroot-n-ee]
- /ˈskrut n i/
Definitions of scrutiny word
- noun plural scrutiny a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry. 1
- noun plural scrutiny surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding. 1
- noun plural scrutiny a close and searching look. 1
- noun scrutiny close examination 1
- noun scrutiny searching look 1
- uncountable noun scrutiny If a person or thing is under scrutiny, they are being studied or observed very carefully. 0
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Origin of scrutiny
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin scrūtinium the action of searching, of scrutinizing, derivative of scrūtārī to search
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Parts of speech for Scrutiny
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scrutiny popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scrutiny usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scrutiny
noun scrutiny
- advisement — consultation; deliberation
- analysis — Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
- apercu — outline
- apercus — a hasty glance; a glimpse.
- attention — If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.
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