Category:Scrutiny

Scru"ti*ny, n. Etym: [l. scrutinium, fr. scrutari to search carefuly, Originally, to search even to the rags, fr. scruta trash, trumpery; Perhaps akin to e. shred: cf. As. scrudnian to make scrutiny.]

1. Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation. They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some One part of nature. Sir m. Hale. Thenceforth i thought thee worth my nearer view and narrower Scrutiny. Milton.

2. (anc. Church)

Defn: an examination of catechumens, in the last week of lent, who Were to receive baptism on easter day.

3. (canon law)

Defn: a ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.

4. (parliamentary practice)

Defn: an examination by a committee of the votes given at an Election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. Brande & c.

Scrutiny Scru"ti*ny, v. t.

Defn: to scrutinize. [obs.]