checkup
[ chek-uhp ]
/ ˈtʃɛkˌʌp /
noun
a comprehensive physical examination: He went to the doctor for a checkup.
an examination or close scrutiny, as for verification, accuracy, or comparison: They gave the motor a checkup.
Origin of checkup
1885–90,
Americanism; noun use of verb phrase
check up
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British Dictionary definitions for checkup
checkup
/ (ˈtʃɛkˌʌp) /
noun
an examination to see if something is in order
med
a medical examination, esp one taken at regular intervals to verify a normal state of health or discover a disease in its early stages
verb check up
(intr, adverb sometimes foll by on)
to investigate or make an inquiry into (a person's character, evidence, etc), esp when suspicions have been aroused
Medical definitions for checkup
checkup
[ chĕk′ŭp′ ]
n.
An examination or inspection.
A general physical examination.