An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll.
The process following the close of polling to determine the acceptability of votes for the count and the result of the election.
close examination or inspection
The process following the close of polling. Acceptability of votes is determined and the votes are sorted and counted to determine the outcome of the election.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
a prayer of exorcism, which asks God to deliver the catechumen from the deception and traps of Satan
The checking and counting of ballot papers to ascertain the result of an election.
the critical examination of the performance of an individual (elected or appointed), a department (or other government organization) or the government. Usually scrutiny is undertaken by a superior body or a representative or agent of the superior body.
The sorting, counting and rechecking of ballot-papers following the close of polling.
Scrutiny (Fr. scrutin, Late Lat. scrutinium, from scrutari, to search or examine thoroughly) is a careful examination or inquiry.