special scrutiny
collocation in Englishmeaningsofspecialandscrutiny
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special
adjective
uk/ˈspeʃ.əl/us/ˈspeʃ.əl/
not ordinary ...
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scrutiny
noun[U]
uk/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/us/ˈskruː.t̬ən.i/
the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information ...
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(Definition ofspecialandscrutinyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The investment in production plant is being subjected, quite rightly, to veryspecialscrutiny, but the bulk of the investment is already committed.
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A power of this nature justifiesspecialscrutiny.
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That doubtless would have had thespecialscrutinyit would require, but it would still be shown.
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This information could not be abstracted without aspecialscrutinyof all refusals.
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We are well aware of the importance of economy in this matter, and we are carrying out aspecialscrutinyat this moment.
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This information is not available and could only be obtained byspecialscrutinyof a large number of records.
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It was always our intention that sufficient time should be provided for thisspecialscrutiny.
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Claims for minor illneses or injuries from those known to be on annual holiday are subject tospecialscrutiny.
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The first is that all books collected are sorted byspecialscrutinycommittees.
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Everybody is well aware that evidence of that character is, rightly, likely to receivespecialscrutiny.
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Indeed, the standards to which they are staffed is at present the subject of aspecialscrutiny.
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It is, therefore, our duty to apply to them aspecialscrutiny, and this we have done and shall continue to do.
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Certain aspects of exchange control, including dealings in the commodity markets, are currently underspecialscrutiny.
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By whom is thisspecialscrutinybeing conducted?
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It points out the need forspecialscrutinywhere findings challenge existing assumptions and differ from previous knowledge.
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The bulk licensing system does not permit the export of important antiques withoutspecialscrutiny.
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That aspect requiresspecialscrutiny.
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To compile a list of names of local education authorities, such as is suggested, would involve aspecialscrutinyof large numbers of communications received from those authorities.
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In any event, it was in a uniquely exposed position and its behaviour came underspecialscrutiny.
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Low-income, rural, and minority populations have receivedspecialscrutinyas the technological have-nots.
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