Definitions

1. verb

to examine or study something carefully and thoroughly, especially in order to find flaws or weaknesses

“The committee will scrutinise the new policy before its implementation.”

2. verb (transitive)

to examine or study someone or something carefully and thoroughly, especially in order to find flaws or weaknesses

“The auditor will scrutinise the company’s financial records.”

3. noun

the act of examining or studying something carefully and thoroughly, especially in order to find flaws or weaknesses

“The scrutiny of the new policy has been ongoing for months.”