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scrutiny definition

scru·tiny (skro̵̅o̅t'n ē)

noun pl. scrutinies -·nies

  1. close examination; minute inspection
  2. a careful, continuous watch; surveillance
  3. a lengthy, searching look

Etymology: LL scrutinium < L scrutari, to examine carefully, rummage through odds and ends < scruta, trash, prob. altered < Gr grutē, a miscellany, woman's vanity bag: for prob. IE base see crumb

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