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. European Commission:

   The Hungarian parliament on Monday is of utmost importance that emergency measures are not at the expense of our fundamental principles and values... Democracy can not work without free and independent media, any emergency measures must be limited to what is necessary and strictly proportionate. They must not last indefinitely... governments must make sure that such measures are subject to regular scrutiny.

2. Vivian Tan:

   Based on our interviews with affected communities, it could be that smugglers and potential passengers are taking a wait-and-see approach following last year's scrutiny and crackdowns.

3. Evan Spiegel:

   As a public company, there is so much more scrutiny and pressure to avoid taking risks because the public market rewards predictability.

4. Elizabeth Bell:

   Across these different programs, it's really a matter of balancing politics, finances and equity, and a lot of these programs have come under scrutiny because one of these things is out of balance.

5. John Speraw:

   To me, it was the most striking, i think we are very conscious of the increased scrutiny and external pressure and expectations that it places on our athletes.