scrutiny vs audit

audit vs scrutiny

scrutiny and audit both are nouns.

scrutiny is not a verb while audit is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scrutiny	Yes	No	No	No
audit	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, audit is a hyponym of scrutiny; that is, audit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scrutiny:

scrutiny: the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
audit: a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation

Other hyponyms of scrutiny include autopsy, necropsy, PM, post-mortem, post-mortem examination, postmortem, postmortem examination, checkup, health check, medical, medical checkup, medical exam, medical examination, comparing, comparison, fine-tooth comb, fine-toothed comb, follow-up, followup, reexamination, review, going-over, look-over, once-over, ophthalmoscopy, palpation, tactual exploration, endoscopy, gonioscopy, keratoscopy, rhinoscopy, scan, search, study, survey, testing, motion study, time-and-motion study, time-motion study, time and motion study, time study, work study, inspection, review, bank examination.

scrutiny (noun)	audit (noun)
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)	a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
a prolonged intense look	an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA

scrutiny (verb)	audit (verb)
	attend academic courses without getting credit
	examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

Difference between scrutiny and audit

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