Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of examining someone or something very carefully, especially to learn more about it or to find a mistake
Scrutiny
/ˈskruːtəni/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She was sure she could pass Hollywood's harshest scrutiny.
The contract was signed after careful scrutiny by lawyers.
The new policy is under intense scrutiny by the public.
Etymology:
Originating in the late Middle Ages from the Latin scrutinium, meaning ‘a search’ or ‘inquiry’, derived from scrutari, meaning ‘to search’ or ‘to examine’.
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