scrutinium

search, inquiry

1 / 1

A man carefully examines a small ceramic bowl through a magnifying glass, concentrating on a fine hairline crack rather than casually looking at the whole object.

noun

scrutiny

SKROO-tuh-nee/ˈskruːtəni/

Close and careful examination or observation.

Etymology

scrutinyLatinsearch, inquiry

Latin scrutinium meant a search or inquiry. Scrutiny retains that investigative idea, emphasizing close attention to details rather than a casual look.

Full entry

Related word entries

scrutiny