noun (plural -nies) Etymology: Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search, examine, probably from scruta trash Date: 1604 a searching study, inquiry, or inspection ; examination , a searching look, close watch ; surveillance
SCRUTINY
Meaning of SCRUTINY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012