scrutiny
nounmasculineformal/iʃkɾuˈtiɲu/medium
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.
Common collocations
close scrutinypublic scrutinyelectoral scrutiny
Etymology
Do latim 'scrutinium' (exame, investigação), de 'scrutari' (examinar minuciosamente).