word
Scrutiny
SKROO-tuh-nee
/ˈskruːtʌniː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
scrutiny
Dictionary meaning
The act of examining something closely, usually for mistakes.
Examples
- The proposal from the government was put under scrutiny by the opposition.
Synonyms: examination
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