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scrutiny

/ˈskrʌtɪni/ noun · British & US
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What does scrutiny mean?

noun

Close examination or investigation, often critical, of something or someone, especially in order to judge its quality or to discover its faults or weaknesses.

Example

"The committee conducted a thorough scrutiny of the company's financial records."

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