Metaphor for scrutiny (10)

I believe the answer is:

microscope

(Other definitions for microscope that I've seen before include "Magnifying device" , "Optical magnifier" , "Tiny organisms viewer" , "Magnifying instrument" , "Optical instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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