English Dictionary

scrutiny

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/

名詞

不可算名詞 通常

Intense study of someone or something. / Thorough inspection of a situation or a case. / An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.

日本語の意味

徹底的な調査や検証 / 厳密な検査および精査 / 洗礼を受ける直前の受洗希望者に対する最終確認

After the data breach, the company's hiring practices came under intense scrutiny from regulators and the public.

データ漏えいの後、その会社の採用慣行は規制当局や市民からの厳しい精査にさらされた。

意味（1）

Intense study of someone or something.

Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view / And narrower scrutiny.

意味（2）

Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.

A number of other mergers of U.S. railroads are mooted, but the I.C.C. [Interstate Commerce Commission] has made it clear that its assent to the N.& W.-Virginian proposal, which was unopposed by competitors or stockholders, should not be taken as an indication that others will swiftly pass its scrutiny.

意味（3）

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

意味（4）

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

意味（5）

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

The Returning Officer on the day appointed to make a scrutiny of the poll

scrutinies （ plural ）