Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
under-the-microscope
Phrase
/ˈʌndər ðə ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
Definition
In a situation where something is examined very closely or carefully.
Examples
- The scientist put the sample under-the-microscope to observe its structure.
- In the meeting, our proposal was placed under-the-microscope for review.
- After the incident, the company found itself under-the-microscope of public opinion.
Meaning
The phrase ‘under-the-microscope’ refers to the act of scrutinizing or analyzing something in great detail, often to discover flaws or to understand its true nature.
Synonyms
- Scrutinized
- Examined
- Analyzed
- Inspected
- Evaluated
