Select the word similar in meaning to the word: Scrutiny

Examination

The correct answer is Option (4) → Examination

• Scrutiny (Noun) means critical observation or examination.

• Examination (Noun) means a detailed inspection or investigation.

Both words describe a close, critical, and detailed study of something.

Other Options: 

• Ignorance is a lack of knowledge or information. (Opposite of scrutiny).

• Objectivity means being unbiased. (Describes a quality of scrutiny, not the act itself).

• Oversight can mean a mistake (an error) or the function of supervising (which is related, but Examination is a much closer synonym for the intensity implied by Scrutiny).