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scrutiny

/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/
noun
  1. Intense study of someone or something.

  2. Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

  3. An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.

Synonymsexamination, exploration, going-over, inquiry, inspection, investigation
verb
  1. To scrutinize.

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