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scrutiny

scru.ti.ny \'skru:t-*n-e-, 'skru:t-ne-\ n [L scrutinium, fr. scrutari to 
   search, examine, fr. scruta tr]ash 1: a searching study, inquiry, or 
   inspection : EXAMINATION  2: a searching look  3: close watch : 
   SURVEILLANCE