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Scrutiny

/skrˈutəni/
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(noun) Intense study of someone or something.

Corporate political donations are coming under heavy scrutiny.
The downside of fame is scrutiny.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's accounts came under intense ____ following allegations of financial irregularities.

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