Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Scrutiny
scrutiny, n. [L. 'to examine, to search even to the rags'.] (webplay: measures, minute).
- Close study; examination; ability to distinguish.
- Observation; watch; surveillance.
- Aloof examination; impartial study; disinterested perusal; uninvolved browsing.
- Estimation; calculation; assessment; comprehensibility; recognition.
- Investigation; inspection.
- Analysis; attention; evaluation; judgment.
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