GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

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   Scrutiny , n. [L. scrutinium, fr. scrutari to search carefully, originally, to search even to the rags, fr. scruta trash, trumpery; perhaps akin to E. shred: cf. AS. scrudnian to make scrutiny.]
   Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.
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   They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some one part of nature.
   Sir M. Hale.
   
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   Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view
   And narrower scrutiny.
   Milton.
   
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   (Anc. Church) An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
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   (Canon Law) A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.
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   (Parliamentary Practice) An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll.
   Brande & C.
   
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2.       
   Scrutiny, v. t. To scrutinize. [Obs.]
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