Scrutiny

Part of speech: noun (n.)

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. An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.

3. A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.

4. An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. Brande & C.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To scrutinize. [Obs.]