scrutiny

scrutiny n

L. 'to examine, to search even to the rags'.

  1. Close study; examination; ability to distinguish.
  2. Observation; watch; surveillance.
  3. Aloof examination; impartial study; disinterested perusal; uninvolved browsing.
  4. Estimation; calculation; assessment; comprehensibility; recognition.
  5. Investigation; inspection.
  6. Analysis; attention; evaluation; judgment.