checkup

American  

[chek-uhp] / ˈtʃɛkˌʌp /

noun

1. a comprehensive physical examination.

   He went to the doctor for a checkup.

2. an examination or close scrutiny, as for verification, accuracy, or comparison.

   They gave the motor a checkup.

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checkup British  

/ ˈtʃɛkˌʌp /

noun

1. an examination to see if something is in order

2. 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

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verb

1. to investigate or make an inquiry into (a person's character, evidence, etc), esp when suspicions have been aroused

Etymology

Origin of checkup

1885–90, noun use of verb phrase check up

Example Sentences

He expected to get an update when he went back in two weeks for a checkup.

From Los Angeles Times

A week after the night rides began, Mrs. Thatcher announced she was taking him to the doctor for a checkup.

From Literature

Women are more than four times as likely as men to attend routine checkups, largely because of gynecologic and obstetric visits.

From Science Daily

The Wilsons each squeezed in one last checkup before the end of 2025 and are now going without insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taleb said trips to repair his artificial leg and attend medical checkups cost around US$80 -- an impossible burden for a family struggling to survive.

From Barron's

Related Words

• inspection
• scan