scrutiny

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Word: Scrutiny

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Scrutiny means looking at something very closely and carefully. It involves a detailed examination to understand it better or to find mistakes.

Usage Instructions: You can use "scrutiny" when talking about situations where something is being carefully examined or evaluated. It often implies that the examination is thorough and possibly critical.

Example Sentence:

• The teacher's scrutiny of the students' essays revealed several grammar mistakes.

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "scrutiny" can be used in discussions about research, law, or any field where detailed analysis is important. For example: - The new law was passed after much scrutiny from legal experts and the public.

Word Variants:

• Scrutinize (verb): To look at something closely.
  • Example: The scientist will scrutinize the data before publishing the results.
• Scrutinizer (noun): A person who examines something closely.
  • Example: The scrutinizer pointed out several flaws in the report.

Different Meanings:

• While "scrutiny" primarily focuses on careful examination, it can also imply that the subject is under criticism or investigation. For example, if a public figure is under scrutiny, it means their actions are being closely examined by the public or media.

Synonyms:

• Examination
• Inspection
• Analysis
• Review
• Investigation

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Under scrutiny: This phrase means being closely examined or watched.

  • Example: The company's financial practices are under scrutiny by regulators.

• In the spotlight: This idiom means being the center of attention, often leading to scrutiny.

  • Example: After the scandal, the politician found himself in the spotlight.

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Noun

1. a prolonged intense look
2. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

Synonyms

• examination