Definition of Scrutiny

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Scrutiny

Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.

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

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

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

To scrutinize.

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Scrutiny Quotations

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
Carl Sagan

The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as dogma what scientific scrutiny shows to be false.
Saint Thomas Aquinas

But you know, it's not easy when your husband runs for president. I mean, it's not easy for me. I'm sure it's not easy for her. There's a lot of scrutiny on families that isn't always wanted.
Laura Bush

Close scrutiny will show that most "crisis situations" are opportunities to either advance, or stay where you are.
Maxwell Maltz

Anytime you put a movie out it's subject to such scrutiny and such criticism.
Halle Berry

There aren't many strong or charismatic candidates today, because many people can't withstand the scrutiny.
Tom Ford

The problems come when your personal life and relationships come under scrutiny in the press and often very uncomplimentary things are printed about you.
Helena Bonham Carter

Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the strength of their argument. The heated mind resents the chill touch and relentless scrutiny of logic.
William E. Gladstone

I know all's fair in love and war but when you go off and try to be by yourself and it ends up on the front page of the press it's frightening, knowing your life is under such scrutiny.
Michael Hutchence

Art is the close scrutiny of reality and therefore I put on the stage only those things that I know happen in our society.
Edward Bond

Scrutiny Translations

scrutiny in Spanish is escrutinio

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