scrutiny meaning

UK /ˈskruːtɪni/ US /ˈskrutəni/ 3 syllables

scrutiny (noun): the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes).

scrutiny has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

scrutiny as a noun

  1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

    Synonyms: examination

    Type of: investigation

    Kinds: audit, autopsy, checkup, comparison, fine-tooth comb, follow-up, going-over, once-over, ophthalmoscopy, palpation, endoscopy, gonioscopy

    Related forms: scrutineer, scrutinize, scrutinise

  2. a prolonged intense look

    Type of: look

    Related forms: scrutineer, scrutinize, scrutinise

How to pronounce scrutiny

scrutiny is pronounced /ˈskruːtɪni/ in British English and /ˈskrutəni/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with scrutiny

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in NY · 8-letter words

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