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scrutiny

nounmasculineformalcommon/iʃkɾuˈtiɲu/es·cru·tí·ni·o

Definition

Close and detailed examination; careful analysis. In an electoral context, the counting and verification of votes.

“The documents were under close scrutiny.”

“The electoral scrutiny was conducted transparently.”

close scrutinypublic scrutinyelectoral scrutiny