Meaning & use
Scrutinous
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Marked by close, careful examination or watchfulness.
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The scrutinous editor caught every inconsistency in the manuscript.
Under her scrutinous gaze, no error went unnoticed.
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A rare relative of 'scrutiny' and 'scrutinize'; most modern writers prefer 'scrutinizing' or 'scrupulous' for the same meaning.
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