n. [ L. scrutinium, fr. scrutari to search carefully, 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some one part of nature. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view And narrower scrutiny. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Anc. Church) An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Canon Law) A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Parliamentary Practice) An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]
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