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Scrutiny [mental_activity]
This frame concerns a Cognizer (a person or other intelligent being) paying close attention to something, the Ground, in order to discover and note its salient characteristics. The Cognizer may be interested in a particular characteristic or entity, the Phenomenon, that belongs to the Ground or is contained in the Ground (or to ensure that such a property of entity is not present).
Some words in this frame allow alternate expressions of the Groundand the Phenomenon:
We searched the yard for my contact lens|Phen.
Some words in this frame allow alternate expressions of the Groundand the Phenomenon:
We searched the yard for my contact lens|Phen.
Properties
- ID
- #31
- Entry
- frm_scrutiny
- Namespace
- Experiential.Mental_activity
- FrameNet version
- Scrutiny (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Scrutiny
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizer |
The Cognizer pays attention to an entity in order to discover something about it. The FE is normally expressed as an External Argument:
Leslie examined the glass for cracks. |
category
sentient
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| Ground |
The Cognizer pays attention to the Ground, so named because it serves as the background or context for the Phenomenon. This FE can be expressed as an NP Object or as a PP Complement.
Leslie examined the glass for cracks. Kim searched the woods for mushrooms. |
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| Instrument |
An entity directed by the Cognizer that interacts with the Ground to accomplish the scrutiny.
The temperature controller monitored the temperature with a calibrated silicon diode|ins. |
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| Medium |
The Medium is the piece of text or work in which the Cognizer pays attention to an entity in order to discover something about it. The FE is normally expressed as an External Argument:
Chapter four examined the case for free speech. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Cognizer
Instrument
Medium
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manner |
This FE identifies the Manner in which the Cognizer scrutinizes the Ground.
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category
manner
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| Means |
This FE is used for the Means by which the Cognizer to scrutinize the Ground.
We analysed the sediment by putting it through the mass spec|Mns. |
category
state_of_affairs
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| Time |
The Time when the Cognizer is scrutinizing the Ground.
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This FE identifies the Degree to which the Cognizer scrutinizes the Ground.
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category
degree
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| Direction |
Direction is used for all path-like expressions, except those indicating the location of the perceiver, that describe how the perceiver's attention is directed during the act of perception.
The detective looked across the street at the suspect. |
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| Phenomenon |
Phenomenon identifies the property that belongs to an entity or that the entity contains. Typically, it is expressed as a for-PP.
Leslie examined the glass for cracks. Kim searched the woods for mushrooms. |
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| Purpose |
Some of the words in this frame occur with a constituent that expresses the desired outcome of the Scrutiny. Normally this constituent is a PP Complement headed by for or a to-marked VP Complement.
You should inspect your mail to determine the outcome of the module transfer|Purp. |
category
state_of_affairs
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Frame-Frame Relations (8)
Inheritance
See_also
Using
Lexical Units (49)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| analyse.v | — | COD: examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of. |
| analysis.n | — | COD: a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. |
| analyst.n | — | COD: a person who conducts analysis |
| analytic.a | — | FN: used for or pertaining to analysis. |
| assay.v | — | FN: perform an analysis (e.g. of an ore or a drug) to ascertain the presence, absence, or quantity of certain components |
| check.v | — | FN: to pay attention to something in order to note its feautures |
| comb.v | — | COD: search carefully and systematically. |
| double-check.v | — | COD: check again |
| examination.n | — | FN: the act of conducting an inspection of an area |
| explore.v | — | FN: travel or look into an area in order to understand it |
| eyeball.v | — | COD: stare at closely. |
| frisk.v | — | COD: pass the hands over (someone) in a search for hidden weapons or drugs. |
| go.v | — | COD: search through or examine carefully. |
| inspector.n | — | COD: an official who ensures that regulations are obeyed. |
| investigate.v | — | COD: carry out a systematic or formal inquiry into (an incident or allegation) so as to establish the truth. |
| investigation.n | — | FN: an act of carrying out a systematic or formal inquiry into (an incident or allegation) so as to establish the truth. |
| look.v | — | COD: attempt to find. |
| monitor.v | — | COD: observe and check over a period of time. |
| monitoring.n | — | FN: the act of observing and checking over a period of time. |
| once-over.n | — | COD: a rapid inspection, search, or piece of work. |
| perusal.n | — | FN: the act of perusing. |
| peruse.v | — | COD: read or examine thoroughly or carefully. |
| probe.v | — | COD: physically explore or examine. |
| pry.v | — | FN: intrude into another's private affairs by searching ininvited |
| ransack.v | — | COD: thoroughly search. |
| reconnaissance.n | — | FN: a preliminary surveillance |
| reconnoitre.v | — | COD: make a military observation of (a region). |
| rifle.v | — | FN: go through, alert to the possibility of an item of interest. |
| rummage.v | — | COD: search unsystematically and untidily for something. |
| scan.v | — | COD: look at quickly in order to identify relevant features or information. |
| scour.v | — | COD: subject to a thorough search |
| scout.v | — | COD: make a detailed search of a place. |
| scrutinize.v | — | COD: examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. |
| scrutiny.n | — | COD: critical observation or examination. |
| search.n | — | COD: an act of searching. |
| search.v | — | COD: try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly. |
| sift.v | — | COD: examine thoroughly so as to isolate that which is important or useful. |
| skim.v | — | COD: read (something) quickly, noting only the important points. |
| spy out the land.v | — | FN: to secretely watch a place from hostile motives |
| study.n | — | COD: a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation. |
| study.v | — | COD: look at closely in order to observe or read. |
| surveillance.n | — | COD: close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. |
| surveillance.n | — | FN: tools or equipment that allow surveillance. |
| survey.n | — | COD: an act of surveying. |
| survey.v | — | COD: look carefully and thoroughly at. |
| surveyor.n | — | COD: a person who surveys land, buildings, etc. as a profession. |
| sweep.n | — | FN: an act of searching a place for something |
| sweep.v | — | COD: search or survey (an area) for something |
| unmonitored.a | — | FN: not being monitored. |
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