Synonyms of scrutiny
11 similar words
Another word for scrutiny is investigation. Other synonyms of scrutiny are study.
Synonyms and similar words for scrutiny
nounMore synonyms
- examination
- exploration
- going-over informal
- inquiry
- inspection
- investigationThe act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough...
- perusal
- probe
- scan
- study
- survey
Meaning of scrutiny
- noun Intense study of someone or something.
- noun Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.
- noun An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
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Questions about synonyms of scrutiny
- What is another word for scrutiny?
- Scrutiny has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as investigation and study.
- What does scrutiny mean?
- Scrutiny means intense study of someone or something.
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