scru·ta·ble

[skroo-tuh-buhl]
adjective
capable of being understood by careful study or investigation.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin scrūt(ārī) (see scrutiny) + -able

scru·ta·bil·i·ty, noun
un·scru·ta·ble, adjective
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scrutable (ˈskruːtəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
rare open to or able to be understood by scrutiny
 
[C17: from Latin scrūtārī to inspect closely; see scrutiny]
 
scruta'bility
 
n

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Example sentences
It is clear procedures for decision making that are scrutable and subject to viable methods of challenge.
The key to risk- informed regulation is accountability to the public through valid and scrutable performance measurements.
Moreover, the minutes of future meetings will contain a more complete and scrutable record of the basis for decisions.
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