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ImperscrutableImperscrutable Im`per*scru"ta*ble, a. [L. imperscrutabilis.]
Not capable of being searched out; inscrutable. [Obs.] --
Im`per*scru"ta*ble*ness, n. [Obs.] ImperscrutablenessImperscrutable Im`per*scru"ta*ble, a. [L. imperscrutabilis.]
Not capable of being searched out; inscrutable. [Obs.] --
Im`per*scru"ta*ble*ness, n. [Obs.] Inscrutability
Inscrutability In*scru`ta*bil"i*ty, n.
The quality or state of being inscrutable; inscrutableness.
Inscrutableness
Inscrutableness In*scru"ta*ble*ness, n.
The quality or state of being inscrutable; inscrutability.
Inscrutably
Inscrutably In*scru"ta*bly, adv.
In an inscrutable manner.
Perscrutation
Perscrutation Per`scru*ta"tion, n. [L. perscrutatio, fr.
perscrutari to search through.]
A thorough searching; a minute inquiry or scrutiny. --Carlyle
Scrutable
Scrutable Scru"ta*ble, a.
Discoverable by scrutiny, inquiry, or critical examination.
[R.] --r. H. More.
Scrutation
Scrutation Scru*ta"tion, n. [L. scrutatio.]
Search; scrutiny. [Obs.]
Scrutator
Scrutator Scru*ta"tor, n. [L.]
One who scrutinizes; a close examiner or inquirer. --Ayliffe.
Scrutineer
Scrutineer Scru`ti*neer, n.
A scrutinizer; specifically, an examiner of votes, as at an
election.
ScrutinizeScrutinize Scru"ti*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrutinized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Scrutinizing.] [From Scrutiny.]
To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical
attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures
of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of
individuals.
Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. --Ayliffe.
Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face
the closest. --G. W. Cable. Scrutinize
Scrutinize Scru"ti*nize, v. i.
To make scrutiny.
ScrutinizedScrutinize Scru"ti*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrutinized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Scrutinizing.] [From Scrutiny.]
To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical
attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures
of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of
individuals.
Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. --Ayliffe.
Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face
the closest. --G. W. Cable. Scrutinizer
Scrutinizer Scru"ti*ni`zer, n.
One who scrutinizes.
ScrutinizingScrutinize Scru"ti*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scrutinized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Scrutinizing.] [From Scrutiny.]
To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical
attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures
of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of
individuals.
Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. --Ayliffe.
Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face
the closest. --G. W. Cable. ScrutinousScrutinous Scru"ti*nous, a.
Closely examining, or inquiring; careful; sctrict. --
Scru"ti*nous*ly, adv. ScrutinouslyScrutinous Scru"ti*nous, a.
Closely examining, or inquiring; careful; sctrict. --
Scru"ti*nous*ly, adv. Scrutiny
Scrutiny Scru"ti*ny, v. t.
To scrutinize. [Obs.]
Scrutiny
Scrutiny Scru"ti*ny, n. [L. scrutinium, fr. scrutari to search
carefuly, 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.
They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny
have taken some one part of nature. --Sir M. Hale.
Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view And
narrower scrutiny. --Milton.
2. (Anc. Church) An examination of catechumens, in the last
week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
3. (Canon Law) A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a
vote is written.
4. (Parliamentary Practice) An examination by a committee of
the votes given at an election, for the purpose of
correcting the poll. --Brande & C.
ScrutoireScrutoire Scru*toire", n. [OF. escritoire. See Escritoire.]
A escritoire; a writing desk. Unscrutable
Unscrutable Un*scru"ta*ble, a.
Inscrutable. [R.]
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