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