Synonyms for scrutiny
ˈskrut n iscru·ti·ny

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1. scrutinynoun

   Synonyms:
   scan, inspection, study, examination, probe, inquiry, exploration, going-over, perusal, survey, investigation

2. scrutinynoun

   Intense study of someone or something.

   Synonyms:
   exploration, inquiry, going-over, perusal, investigation, inspection, survey, scan, study, examination, probe

3. scrutinynoun

   Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

   Synonyms:
   exploration, inquiry, going-over, study, perusal, probe, scan, examination, inspection, survey, investigation

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1. scrutiny

   Synonyms:
   search, investigation, sifting, inspection

   Antonyms:
   oversight, misobservation, disregard, connivance

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1. examination, scrutinynoun

   the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

   Synonyms:
   examination, exam, examen, interrogation, test, interrogatory, testing

2. scrutinynoun

   a prolonged intense look

   Synonyms:
   examination

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1. scrutinynoun

   Synonyms:
   search, examination, investigation, inquisition, exploration, sifting, searching or careful inquiry, close search, critical examination

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1. List of paraphrases for "scrutiny":

   control, monitoring, supervision, review, consideration, examination, oversight, surveillance, inspection, ballot, checking

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1. Roger Lee:

   Investors are now being much more selective identifying which companies can succeed under the scrutiny of the public markets.

2. Tony Buzbee:

   Today we filed the 24th case alleging sexual misconduct against Deshaun Watson. The allegations made in this new case are strikingly similar to those made by many of the other victims. Lost in the media frenzy surrounding Deshaun Watson is that these are 24 strong, courageous women who, despite ridicule, legal shenanigans and intense media scrutiny, continue to stand firm for what is right.

3. Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler:

   His message is that this is important, that if we want to avert a nuclear bomb in Iranian hands, we have to vote yes for this, there's no other way. There are no other alternatives that bear close scrutiny.

4. John Louth:

   Additional political scrutiny in defence tenders is never a bad thing.

5. Alyn Smith:

   Our duty is to the civilians in Yemen, and given widespread and very valid concerns over the conduct of the war by Saudi forces, our call for an E.U.-wide arms embargo is proportionate and necessary, the Saudis say they are investigating what they call incidents, and I welcome that scrutiny. But that is not enough -- humanitarian NGOs have asked for an independent inquiry that meets international law standards.