scrutiny
noun
[ ˈskruːtɪni ]
• critical observation or examination.
Similar:
careful examination,
inspection,
survey,
scan,
study,
perusal,
search,
investigation,
exploration,
research,
probe,
inquiry,
check,
audit,
review,
analysis,
dissection,
going-over,
look-see,
once-over,
Opposite:
glance,
cursory look,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin scrutinium, from scrutari ‘to search’ (originally ‘sort rubbish’, from scruta ‘rubbish’). Early use referred to the taking of individual votes in an election procedure.
