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a. (in the early Christian Church) a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized
b. a similar examination of candidates for holy orders


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Upon his countenance was the same strange, searching expression that had marked his scrutiny of each of the sailors he had first encountered.
After a professional scrutiny, prolonged to the limit of politeness, "Pardon me," he said; "one asking information should be willing to impart it.
Every gaze was fixed upon her in silent scrutiny, until the American flag was recognized.
 
 
 
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