scrutiny

English Thesaurus

1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) (noun.act)

hypernym	:	investigating, investigation,
definition	:	the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically (noun.act)

hyponym	:	audit,
definition	:	a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation (noun.act)

hyponym	:	autopsy, necropsy, pm, post-mortem, post-mortem examination, postmortem, postmortem examination,
definition	:	an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease (noun.act)

hyponym	:	checkup, health check, medical, medical checkup, medical exam, medical examination,
definition	:	a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person (noun.act)

hyponym	:	comparing, comparison,
definition	:	the act of examining resemblances (noun.act)

hyponym	:	fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed comb,
definition	:	a method of examining in minute detail (noun.act)

hyponym	:	follow-up, followup, reexamination, review,
definition	:	a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment (noun.act)

hyponym	:	going-over,
definition	:	a careful and thorough inspection (noun.act)

hyponym	:	look-over, once-over,
definition	:	a swift cursory examination or inspection (noun.act)

hyponym	:	ophthalmoscopy,
definition	:	examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope (noun.act)

hyponym	:	palpation, tactual exploration,
definition	:	a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional) (noun.act)

hyponym	:	endoscopy,
definition	:	visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope (noun.act)

hyponym	:	gonioscopy,
definition	:	an examination of the front part of the eye to check the angle where the iris meets the cornea; it is used to distinguish between open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma (noun.act)

hyponym	:	keratoscopy,
definition	:	examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface (noun.act)

hyponym	:	rhinoscopy,
definition	:	examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx) (noun.act)

hyponym	:	scan,
definition	:	the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region (noun.act)

hyponym	:	search,
definition	:	boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas (noun.act)

hyponym	:	study, survey,
definition	:	a detailed critical inspection (noun.act)

hyponym	:	testing,
definition	:	an examination of the characteristics of something (noun.act)

hyponym	:	motion study, time and motion study, time study, time-and-motion study, time-motion study, work study,
definition	:	an analysis of a specific job in an effort to find the most efficient method in terms of time and effort (noun.act)

hyponym	:	inspection, review,
definition	:	a formal or official examination (noun.act)

hyponym	:	bank examination,
definition	:	an examination of the affairs and records of a bank by a state or federal bank examiner (noun.act)

2. a prolonged intense look (noun.act)

hypernym	:	look, looking, looking at,
definition	:	the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually (noun.act)

3. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) (noun.act)

derivation	:	canvasser, scrutineer,
definition	:	someone who examines votes at an election (noun.person)

derivation	:	audit, inspect, scrutinise, scrutinize,
definition	:	examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	examine, see,
definition	:	observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect (verb.perception)

derivation	:	scrutinise, scrutinize, size up, take stock,
definition	:	to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail (verb.perception)

4. a prolonged intense look (noun.act)

derivation	:	canvasser, scrutineer,
definition	:	someone who examines votes at an election (noun.person)

derivation	:	audit, inspect, scrutinise, scrutinize,
definition	:	examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	scrutinise, scrutinize, size up, take stock,
definition	:	to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail (verb.perception)

5. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) (noun.act)

derivation	:	canvasser, scrutineer,
definition	:	someone who examines votes at an election (noun.person)

derivation	:	audit, inspect, scrutinise, scrutinize,
definition	:	examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	examine, see,
definition	:	observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect (verb.perception)

derivation	:	scrutinise, scrutinize, size up, take stock,
definition	:	to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail (verb.perception)

6. a prolonged intense look (noun.act)

derivation	:	canvasser, scrutineer,
definition	:	someone who examines votes at an election (noun.person)

derivation	:	audit, inspect, scrutinise, scrutinize,
definition	:	examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	scrutinise, scrutinize, size up, take stock,
definition	:	to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail (verb.perception)