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Webster 1913 Edition
Scrutiny
Scru′ti-ny
,Noun.
[L.
scrutinium
, fr. scrutari
to search carefully, originally, to search even to the rags, fr. scruta
trash, trumpery; perhaps akin to E. shred
: cf. AS. 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. Sir M. Hale.
Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view
And narrower
And narrower
scrutiny
. Milton.
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.
Scru′ti-ny
,Verb.
T.
To scrutinize.
[Obs.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Scrutiny
SCRU'TINY
,Noun.
1. Close search; minute inquiry; critical examinatiion; as a scrutiny of votes; narrower