The process of closely examining a proposal, with the aim of approving or rejecting it, is referred to as scrutiny of proposal. There are several synonyms to describe this evaluation process that are commonly used to convey the same meaning. The word "assessment," which means reviewing a proposal before making a decision, is one such synonym. Another synonym is "examination," defined as a careful analysis of a proposal's details and contents. A "review" is another expression that is commonly used to imply examining a proposal. Lastly, "appraisal," which involves assessing a proposal's value and merit, is another synonym used to indicate scrutiny.