scrutiny
Meaning: Close, careful examination or observation of something, especially in order to detect errors, flaws, or hidden aspects.
Scrutiny implies a thorough and often critical inspection. It is a staple of political and legal discourse, where decisions, documents, and conduct are routinely subjected to it. The word carries an implication of seriousness and authority — parliamentary scrutiny, judicial scrutiny, public scrutiny. Common collocations include 'under scrutiny,' 'close scrutiny,' 'intense scrutiny,' and 'subject to scrutiny.' The verb form is 'scrutinise.'
Examples
- The government's spending plans came under intense scrutiny from opposition backbenchers. 政府的支出计划受到了反对派后座议员的严格审查。Los planes de gasto del gobierno fueron sometidos a un intenso escrutinio por parte de los diputados de la oposición.政府の歳出計画は野党後方議員から厳しい精査を受けた。정부의 지출 계획은 야당 후방 의원들로부터 강도 높은 정밀 조사를 받았다.
- Every clause of the proposed legislation was subjected to close scrutiny by the select committee. 拟议立法的每一条条款都受到了专门委员会的仔细审查。Cada cláusula del proyecto de ley fue sometida a un minucioso escrutinio por el comité parlamentario.提案された法案のあらゆる条項が、特別委員会による綿密な精査にかけられた。제안된 법안의 모든 조항이 특별위원회에 의해 면밀한 정밀 조사를 받았다.
- Her academic record did not withstand the scrutiny of the admissions panel. 她的学术记录经不起招生委员会的审查。Su expediente académico no resistió el escrutinio del comité de admisiones.彼女の学業成績は入学審査委員会の精査に耐えられなかった。그녀의 학업 성적은 입학 심사위원회의 정밀 조사를 견디지 못했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: political, legal, journalism
Tone: serious
Origin & History
From Latin scrūtinium (a search, examination), from scrūtārī (to search, examine thoroughly), perhaps originally meaning 'to sort through rubbish' from scrūta (broken things, trash). Entered English in the early 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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