Definitions for scrutiny
ˈskrut n iscru·ti·ny

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. examination, scrutinynoun

   the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

2. scrutinynoun

   a prolonged intense look

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. scrutinynoun

   Intense study of someone or something.

2. scrutinynoun

   Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SCRUTINYnoun

   Enquiry; search; examination with nicety.

   Etymology: scrutinium, Latin.

   In the scrutinies for righteousness and judgment, when it is inquired whether such a person be a good man or no, the meaning is not, what does he believe or hope, but what he loves. Jeremy Taylor, Rule of living holy.

   I thought thee worth my nearer view
   And narrower scrutiny, that I might learn
   In what degree or meaning thou art call’d
   The son of God. John Milton, Paradise Regain’d.

   They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny, have taken some one part of nature. Matthew Hale.

   Their difference to measure, and to reach,
   Reason well rectify’d must nature teach;
   And these high scrutinies are subjects fit
   For man’s all-searching and enquiring wit. John Denham.

   We are admonished of want of charity towards others, and want of a Christian scrutiny and examination into ourselves. Roger L'Estrange.

   When any argument of great importance is managed with that warmth, which a serious conviction of it generally inspires, somewhat may easily escape, even from a wary pen, which will not bear the test of a severe scrutiny. Francis Atterbury.

   These, coming not within the scrutiny of human senses, cannot be examined by them, or attested by any body. John Locke.

2. To Scrutinize, To Scrutinyverb

   To search; to examine.

   Etymology: from scrutiny.

   The compromissarii should chuse according to the votes of such, whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. John Ayliffe.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scrutiny

   Scrutiny (French: scrutin; Late Latin: scrutinium; from scrutari, meaning "those who search through piles of rubbish in the hope of finding something of value" and originally from the Latin "scruta," meaning "broken things, rags, or rubbish.") is a careful examination or inquiry (often implying the search for a likely mistake or failure). In Roman times, the "scrutari" of cities and towns were those who laboriously searched for valuables amidst the waste and cast-offs of others. The modern English "scrutiny" is derived from this root, indicating a careful examination or inquiry (often implying the search for a hidden mistake, misstatement, or incongruity). The word is specifically applied in the early Roman Catholic Church to the examination of the catechumens or those under instruction in the faith. They were taught the creed and the Lord's Prayer, examined therein, and exorcized prior to baptism. The days of scrutiny varied at different periods from three to seven. From about the beginning of the 12th century, when it became usual to baptize infants soon after their birth instead of at stated times (Easter and Pentecost), the ceremony of scrutiny was incorporated with that of the actual baptism.Currently, there are three moments for the scrutinies to occur: the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent. These are done in public in front of the entire congregation, and the candidates are dismissed before the Prayer of the Faithful. Only under grave circumstances can the scrutinies be dispensed, and only then by the local ordinary (who can dispense only two at most). The scrutinies are fully intended for the catechumens (i.e., those who are to receive Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation).Scrutiny is also a term applied to a method of electing a pope in the Catholic Church, in contradistinction to two other methods, acclamation and accession. In the law of elections, scrutiny is the careful examination of votes cast after the unsuccessful candidate has lodged a petition claiming the seat, and alleging that he has the majority of legal votes. Each vote is dealt with separately, notice being given beforehand by one party to the other of the votes objected to and the grounds of objection.

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1. scrutiny

   Scrutiny is the act of carefully examining or inspecting something in detail. It often refers to critical observation or investigation to ensure accuracy, authenticity, or validity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Scrutinynoun

   close examination; minute inspection; critical observation

2. Scrutinynoun

   an examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day

3. Scrutinynoun

   a ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written

4. Scrutinynoun

   an examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll

5. Scrutinyverb

   to scrutinize

6. Etymology: [L. scrutinium, fr. scrutari to search carefully, originally, to search even to the rags, fr. scruta trash, trumpery; perhaps akin to E. shred: cf. AS. scrudnian to make scrutiny.]

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1. Scrutiny

   Scrutiny. In Roman times, the "scrutari" of cities and towns were those who laboriously searched for valuables amidst the waste and cast-offs of others. The modern English "scrutiny" is derived from this root, indicating a careful examination or inquiry. The word is specifically applied in the early Roman Catholic Church to the examination of the catechumens or those under instruction in the faith. They were taught the creed and the Lord's Prayer, examined therein, and exorcized prior to baptism. The days of scrutiny varied at different periods from three to seven. From about the end of the 12th century, when it became usual to baptize infants soon after their birth instead of at stated times, the ceremony of scrutiny was incorporated with that of the actual baptism. Currently, there are three moments for the scrutinies to occur: the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent. These are done in public in front of the entire congregation, and the candidates are dismissed before the Prayer of the Faithful. Only under grave circumstances can the scrutinies be dispensed, and only then by the local ordinary. The scrutinies are fully intended for the catechumens.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scrutiny

   skrōō′ti-ni, n. careful or minute inquiry: critical examination: an examination of the votes given at an election for the purpose of correcting the poll: in the early Church, the examination in Lent of the Catechumens: (R.C.) one of the methods of electing a pope, the others being acclamation and accession.—adj. Scru′table.—ns. Scrutā′tion, scrutiny; Scrutā′tor, a close examiner.—v.t.. Scru′tinate, to examine: to investigate.—n. Scrutineer′, one who makes a scrutiny, or minute search or inquiry.—v.t.. Scru′tinise, to search minutely or closely: to examine carefully or critically: to investigate.—n. Scru′tiniser.—adj. Scru′tinous.—adv. Scru′tinously.—Scrutin-de-liste, a method of voting for the French Chamber of Deputies, in which the voter casts his ballot for the whole number of deputies allotted to his department, choosing the candidates in any combination he pleases—opp. to Scrutin d'arrondissement, in which method the voter votes only for his local candidate or candidates, the arrondissement being the basis of representation. [O. Fr. scrutine—L. scrutinium—scrutāri, to search even to the rags—scruta, rags, trash.]

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1. scrutiny

   To scrutinize constructively.

   Scrutiny of government is a right we are all entitled to, we know we are working together as a united humanity to create the world we choose for each other.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 12, 2020  

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   Rank popularity for the word 'scrutiny' in Nouns Frequency: #2639

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scrutiny in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scrutiny in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of scrutiny in a Sentence

1. Mark Keel:

   As Chief of SLED, I continue to urge the public to be patient and let this investigation take its course. Investigative decisions we make throughout this case and any potentially related case must ultimately withstand the scrutiny of the criminal justice process, as with all cases, SLED is committed to conducting a professional, thorough, and impartial criminal investigation, no matter where the facts lead us.

2. William Eskridge:

   There is a good shot that this (Supreme Court) ruling will migrate over into the constitutional sphere. So that (means) heightened scrutiny for any discrimination against transgender persons.

3. Neil Patrick Harris:

   In many ways, it's lose-lose, there's so much scrutiny. And so much anticipation, and so many (Oscar-viewing) parties where people are hoping that things go wrong. It's not really an audience wanting you to win.

4. Salil Shetty:

   While the Human Rights Council is by no means perfect and its membership is frequently under scrutiny, it remains an important force for accountability and justice.

5. Carleen Miller:

   I was concerned that the family would not get the benefits and services they deserve, we were inundated with calls and media, and I was concerned that the scrutiny would be traumatizing for this new family.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scrutiny
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scrutiny
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=scrutiny
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrutiny
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrutiny
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=scrutiny
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=scrutiny