under scrutiny

idiom

formal

: being carefully examined especially in a critical way

Their behavior is under scrutiny again.

Examples of under scrutiny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync. —

Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024 More than 4,300 mail ballot applications are under scrutiny across 14 counties in Pennsylvania. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Experts must be able to explain the AI’s process and ensure that its findings are reproducible and defensible under scrutiny. —

Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Sports Thoroughbred deaths put horse racing under scrutiny despite safety advancements Nov. 1, 2024 Thorpedo Anna made her case for horse of the year with an easy win in the $2 million Distaff, for female horses going 1 1/8 miles on the dirt. —

John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under scrutiny

Cite this Entry

Style

“Under scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20scrutiny. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation