scrutiny

scrutiny(
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el examen
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
After careful scrutiny of your papers, the official will ask you some questions.Después de un esmerado examen de sus documentos, el oficial le hará algunas preguntas.
In light of the recent scandal, the judge is now under close scrutiny.A la luz del escándalo reciente, el juez es ahora objeto de un riguroso examen.
b. el escrutinio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Your translation has to be perfect, because it will be open to rigorous scrutiny.Tu traducción tiene que ser perfecta, porque será sometida a un escrutinio riguroso.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
After reports of state funds embezzlement, the minister's bank accounts are under scrutiny.Tras las denuncias de malversación de fondos públicos, se están analizando minuciosamente las cuentas bancarias del ministro.
The alleged terrorist was kept under close scrutiny by special forces.El supuesto terrorista era vigilado de cerca por las fuerzas especiales.
2. (politics)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. el escrutinio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The losing candidate demanded a new scrutiny and recount of the votes.El candidato perdedor exigió un nuevo escrutinio y recuento de los votos.
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