Scrutiny
Scrutiny , noun
[Latin scrutinium, from scrutari to search carefully, originally, to search even to the rags, from scruta trash, trumpery; perhaps akin to English shred: compare Anglo-Saxon scrudnian to make scrutiny.]
1.
Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.
They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some one part of nature.
Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view
And narrower scrutiny.
2.
(Anc. Church) An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
3.
(Canon Law) A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.
4.
(Parliamentary Practice) An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. — Brande & C
Scrutiny , transitive verb
To scrutinize. [Obsolete]