Definition and Synonyms for Scrutiny

Definition of Scrutiny

1. The act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) Noun
2. A prolonged intense look Noun

Synonyms for word "scrutiny"

examination

Semanticaly linked words with "scrutiny"

Hyponims for word "scrutiny"

Lexical Analysis for "scrutiny"

scrutineer
Noun
derivation
2
1. someone who examines votes at an election
2. someone who examines votes at an election
scrutinise
Verb
derivation
4
1. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
2. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
3. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
4. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
scrutinize
Verb
derivation
4
1. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
2. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
3. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
4. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

Words Rhyme with scrutiny

Etymology for scrutiny

etymology scrutineer
etymology scrutinize
etymologically related inscrutable
etymologically related inscrutableness
etymologically related perscrutation
etymologically related scrutator
etymologically related scrutineer
etymologically related scrutinize
etymological origin of scrutiny
is derived from scrutinied
is derived from scrutinies