Bible Dictionaries
Scrutiny

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

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

(2):

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

(3):

(n.) Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.

(4):

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

(5):

(v. t.) To scrutinize.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Scrutiny'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/scrutiny.html. 1828.