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scrutiny
close, critical examination
In more detail
1. (noun) careful and thorough examination or inspection of something
2. (noun) close observation or study of someone's actions or behavior, often to judge or evaluate them
Examples
- 1. The document underwent careful scrutiny before being approved.
- 2. Under public scrutiny, the politician had to explain every decision.
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