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Definition of scrutinization

scrutinization

/ˌskruː.tə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: scrutinisation)
scru · ti · ni · za · tion
Plural:scrutinizations
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scrutinization Lexical Profile

scrutinization Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of examining, inspecting, or analyzing something with great care and critical attention.

Example

"The financial records underwent thorough scrutinization by the independent auditing team before the merger was approved."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard usage, the shorter noun "scrutiny" is strongly preferred over "scrutinization," though the latter occasionally appears when emphasizing the active process of examining something.

• Rhymes for scrutinization

• Nearby Words

scrupulous
scrupulously
scrupulousness
scrutinization
scrutinize
scrutinizer
scrutiny

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrutinization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrutinization
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