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| airing |
public exposure, as to discussion, scrutiny, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| analysis |
careful scrutiny of constituent parts in order to thoroughly understand the whole. [1/4 definitions] |
| analyze |
to separate into parts for close scrutiny; examine. |
| eyepiece |
the lens or lenses in an optical instrument, such as a microscope or telescope, through which one views the object or image under scrutiny. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| keep tabs on |
(informal) to keep under close scrutiny; watch or observe carefully. |
| -opsy |
examination; scrutiny. |
| perusal |
a careful examination or scrutiny. [1/2 definitions] |
| pick over |
to examine with close scrutiny, as before buying. |
| self-examination |
a brief external physical scrutiny of oneself, as for unnatural lumps in the breasts or testes. [1/2 definitions] |
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