Scrutiny /(?)/

Scru·ti·ny

Scrutiny

n.
  1. Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.
    They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some one part of nature.
    Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view And narrower scrutiny.
  2. An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day. (Anc. Church)
  3. A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written. (Canon Law)
  4. An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. (Parliamentary Practice)

Scrutiny

v. t.
  1. To scrutinize. [Obs.]