scrutinization
Translation
scrutinisation, close examination, inspection
Examples
The proposal requires careful scrutinization before approval.
The proposal requires careful scrutinisation before approval.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the scrutinisation of (sth.) The scrutinisation of the evidence took weeks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examination, inspection, analysis
Etymology
From Latin 'scrutari' (to examine), plus the suffixes '-ize' (to make into a verb) and '-ation' (to make into a noun representing an action).
Memory Tips
The '-ization' ending signifies the process or result of an action. Think of it as 'the act of scrutinizing'.