Definition of "scrutiny" in inglés

noun

1. Intense study of someone or something.

2. Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

   • come under scrutiny

3. (Christianity) An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.

4. A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.

5. An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll.

verb

1. (obsolete, rare) To scrutinize.