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Scutiny

Definition:

A careful and thorough examination or inspection of something.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

The act or process of scrutinizing or the state of being scrutinized.

After months of scutiny, the candidate's past was finally deemed acceptable for the job.

Sense 2 (Verb):

To examine or inspect something closely and thoroughly.

The detective will scutinize the crime scene for any possible evidence.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, "scutiny" often refers to a detailed examination carried out with great attention to detail.

The project received scutiny from all team members to ensure its success.

Local Usage:

In local usage, "scutiny" may refer to the close monitoring of a specific individual or event within a community.

The local authorities put the suspect under scutiny after a series of robberies occurred in the neighborhood.

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