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Scrutiny

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈskruːtəni/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈskruːtəni/"]/

Meaning of Scrutiny

careful and complete examination

In simple words: Careful examination or inspection.

Scrutiny in a sentence

• Her argument doesn't really stand up to scrutiny.
• Foreign policy has **come under** close **scrutiny** recently.
• The documents should be available for **public scrutiny**.
• The situation is bound to come under the scrutiny of the public health authorities.
• The company has come under intense scrutiny because of its environmental record.
• The testimony of the chief witness doesn't bear scrutiny.
• The regulations have been subject to intense scrutiny.

How to use Scrutiny

Use 'scrutiny' when discussing careful analysis, often in formal contexts like research or legal situations. It's less common in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

subject + scrutiny + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'screw teeny' — imagine a tiny creature being inspected closely.

Related words

Collocations with Scrutiny

• careful
• close
• critical
• be subjected to
• come under
• submit to
• under scrutiny
• scrutiny by

Synonyms for Scrutiny

• inspection

Opposites of Scrutiny

• overlook
• ignore

Common mistakes with Scrutiny

• 'Scruntiny' is a common mispronunciation.
• Confusing 'scrutiny' with 'surveillance' - while both imply watching, scrutiny is more about in-depth assessment.
• Using it in informal contexts where simpler words like 'look' or 'check' might be appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about Scrutiny

What does Scrutiny mean?

Careful examination or inspection.

What is the definition of Scrutiny?

careful and complete examination

How do you use Scrutiny in a sentence?

Her argument doesn't really stand up to scrutiny.

Can you give another example of Scrutiny?

Foreign policy has **come under** close **scrutiny** recently.

What are synonyms for Scrutiny?

Common alternatives include inspection.

What is the opposite of Scrutiny?

Opposite meanings include overlook, ignore.

What words go with Scrutiny?

It commonly pairs with careful, close, critical, be subjected to, come under, submit to, under scrutiny, scrutiny by.

What are common mistakes when using Scrutiny?

'Scruntiny' is a common mispronunciation. Confusing 'scrutiny' with 'surveillance' - while both imply watching, scrutiny is more about in-depth assessment. Using it in informal contexts where simpler words like 'look' or 'check' might be appropriate.

How do you pronounce Scrutiny?

US: /["/ˈskruːtəni/"]/, UK: /["/ˈskruːtəni/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Scrutiny formal or informal?

"Scrutiny" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Scrutiny?

Use 'scrutiny' when discussing careful analysis, often in formal contexts like research or legal situations. It's less common in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Scrutiny?

"Scrutiny" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.