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scrutiny |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scrutiny \Scru"ti*ny\, v. t. To scrutinize. [Obs.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scrutiny \Scru"ti*ny\, n. [L. scrutinium fr scrutari to search carefuly, originally, to search even to the rags, fr scruta trash, trumpery; perhaps akin to E. shred: cf AS scrudnian to make scrutiny.] 1. Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation. They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some one part of nature. --Sir M. Hale. Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view And narrower scrutiny. --Milton. 2. (Anc. Church) An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day 3. (Canon Law) A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written. 4. (Parliamentary Practice) An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. --Brande & C. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: scrutiny n 1: the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) [syn: {examination}, {inspection}] 2: a prolonged intense look
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