🔍Scrutiny

noun
/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/

Meaning

careful examination or inspection; critical observation
critical observation or examination

Example Sentences

The company's financial records were under intense scrutiny.

The project's financial records were under close scrutiny.

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

Synonyms

examination, inspection, analysis, investigation, review
Entry 1
examination, inspection, analysis, investigation
Entry 2
examination, inspection, analysis, review
Entry 3
examination, inspection

Antonyms

neglect, ignorance, oversight, disregard, overlook, indifference
Entry 1
neglect, ignorance, oversight
Entry 2
neglect, disregard, overlook
Entry 3
indifference, neglect

Collocations

under scrutiny, intense scrutiny, public scrutiny, careful scrutiny, close scrutiny, rigorous scrutiny, detailed scrutiny
Entry 1
under scrutiny, intense scrutiny, public scrutiny, careful scrutiny
Entry 2
under scrutiny, close scrutiny, rigorous scrutiny, detailed scrutiny

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