pre-scrutiny
In electing a pope, the phase before scrutiny, during which ballot papers are prepared…In electing a pope, the phase before scrutiny, during which ballot papers are prepared and scrutineers are selected.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)In electing a pope, the phase before scrutiny, during which ballot papers are prepared and scrutineers are selected.
Origin
From pre- + scrutiny.From pre- + scrutiny.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable