scrutiny
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Close critical examination, especially when evidence, conduct, public decisions, or laws are being tested.
Examples
Her argument became stronger after weeks of scrutiny.
The athlete's medical exemption came under scrutiny before the final.
The merger remained under antitrust scrutiny for nearly a year.
A law affecting a fundamental right may face strict scrutiny.
The painting was examined under intense scrutiny.
Similar words
analysis
watch
vetting
audit
audit
monitoring
judicial review
study
attention
examination
Meanings
Examples
The audit put every expense under scrutiny.
The scientist's results did not survive close scrutiny.
The contract deserves careful scrutiny before anyone signs it.
Her argument became stronger after weeks of scrutiny.
The painting was examined under intense scrutiny.
The software underwent security scrutiny before release.
Similar words
examination
inspection
analysis
review
audit
investigation
study
vetting
Examples
The mayor faced public scrutiny after the leaked emails.
Social media brought new scrutiny to the company's hiring practices.
The athlete's medical exemption came under scrutiny before the final.
Journalists kept the spending plan under scrutiny for months.
The charity welcomed scrutiny of its finances.
Online scrutiny can spread faster than a formal investigation.
Similar words
attention
oversight
watch
monitoring
examination
criticism
pressure
Examples
The bill faced parliamentary scrutiny before the final vote.
Judicial scrutiny of the policy focused on equal protection.
The regulator's scrutiny uncovered weak internal controls.
A law affecting a fundamental right may face strict scrutiny.
The committee's scrutiny of the budget delayed approval.
The merger remained under antitrust scrutiny for nearly a year.
Similar words
judicial review
official review
oversight
examination
regulatory review
audit
Etymology
From Latin scrutinium, meaning a search or inquiry, from scrutari, to search thoroughly.
FAQ
Scrutiny means close, careful, and often critical examination.
What does under scrutiny mean?
Under scrutiny means being closely watched, examined, or questioned.
No. Scrutiny is a noun. The verb is scrutinize.
Public scrutiny is close attention from the public or media, often after a controversy or important decision.
Strict scrutiny is a demanding U.S. constitutional test used for some laws affecting fundamental rights or suspect classifications.
What are synonyms for scrutiny?
Synonyms include examination, inspection, analysis, review, audit, and investigation.
What is the opposite of scrutiny?
Opposites include neglect, inattention, disregard, and sometimes privacy.
Where does scrutiny come from?
Scrutiny comes from Latin scrutinium, meaning a search or inquiry.
Is scrutiny always negative?
No. Scrutiny can be neutral or useful, but it often feels critical because it looks for problems.
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