scrutin

n. A scrutinizer; specifically, an examiner of votes, as at an election. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To make scrutiny. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Whose votes they were obliged to scrutinize. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]

Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest. G. W. Cable. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who scrutinizes. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Closely examining, or inquiring; careful; strict. -- Scru"ti*nous*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]

n. [ L. scrutinium, fr. scrutari to search carefully, 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some one part of nature. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]

Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view
And narrower scrutiny. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Anc. Church) An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Canon Law) A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Parliamentary Practice) An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]