scrutiny
/ˈskruːtəni/
scru · ti · ny
ˈskruː · tə · ni
English Definition
n. careful inspection
Significado en Español
escrutinio, examen
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự xem xét kỹ lưỡng, sự kiểm tra
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Example Sentence
The file is under scrutiny.
文件正在核查中。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
scrutinize(carefully look)+y(noun).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “scrutiny”:
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A
Investigation
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B
Chaos
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C
Harmony
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D
Neglect
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A — Investigation.
“scrutiny” means n. careful inspection
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Every part of the plane goes through careful ______ before takeoff.
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A
neglect
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B
carelessness
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C
scrutiny
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D
guessing
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C — scrutiny.
“scrutiny” means n. careful inspection
Common questions about “scrutiny”
What does “scrutiny” mean?
scrutiny — n. careful inspection. In Chinese: 仔细检查.
How do you pronounce “scrutiny”?
scrutiny is pronounced /ˈskruːtəni/. It breaks into 3 syllables: scru · ti · ny.
How do you use “scrutiny” in a sentence?
The file is under scrutiny. (文件正在核查中。)
What are synonyms for “scrutiny”?
examination, inspection — all close in meaning to scrutiny (n. careful inspection).
Is “scrutiny” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. scrutiny appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “scrutiny”?
scrutinize(carefully look)+y(noun).
