Under scrutiny Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈskɹutəni
UN-der SKROO-tuh-nee
ˈʌndɐ/ /skɹˈuːtɪni
UN-duh skROO-tin-ee
Definition
Being closely examined or carefully watched, often because of suspicion or for evaluation.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is formal and often used in news, business, or legal contexts. Commonly paired with verbs like 'come', 'put', or 'be'. It suggests ongoing or intense observation, often because something is questionable.
Spanish: bajo escrutinio - bajo vigilanciaPortuguese (BR): sob escrutínio - sendo analisadoPortuguese (PT): sob escrutínio - a ser analisadoChinese (Simplified): 受到审查 - 受到关注Chinese (Traditional): 受到審查 - 受到關注Hindi: जांच के तहत - निगरानी मेंArabic: قيد التدقيق - تحت المراقبةBengali: কঠোর নজরদারিতে - নিবিড় পর্যালোচনার অধীনেRussian: под пристальным вниманием - под тщательным рассмотрениемJapanese: 厳しい監視下 - 精査の対象Vietnamese: bị giám sát chặt chẽ - bị xem xét kỹ lưỡngKorean: 면밀한 조사(감시) 하에 - 주목받는 중Turkish: yakından inceleniyor - sıkı denetimdeUrdu: سخت نگرانی میں - باریک بینی سے جائزہ لیا جا رہا ہےIndonesian: dalam pengawasan ketat - sedang diteliti
Example Sentences
The company's finances are under scrutiny after recent losses.
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The new law is under scrutiny by experts.
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The politician's actions are under scrutiny.
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After the scandal, every decision he makes is under scrutiny.
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Her research has come under scrutiny in the scientific community.
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Social media giants are constantly under scrutiny for how they handle user data.
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