brushup
Americannoun
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the act or process of reviewing a subject, technique, or the like, for the purpose of renewing the memory, skill, etc..
He gave his Spanish a brushup before his trip to Mexico.
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the act or process of eliminating or repairing minor flaws.
He gave the collection a final brushup before putting it on display.
Etymology
Origin of brushup
First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase brush up
Example Sentences
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It was midday, during previews, and the cast and crew had gathered for a brushup rehearsal.
From The New Yorker • Oct. 29, 2018
A compendium of grammatical gaffes�everyday and esoteric�that is a reference book and an entertaining brushup on basic English.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Even when you botch up, it's worth it," notes Peter Moller, 58, a retired Colorado college professor who took a brushup course and then led a trip to the Galapagos.
From Time Magazine Archive
Revived on Broadway for a two-week brushup before opening at Paris' international Exposition of the Arts next month, Four Saints got a brilliant production, with Composer-Critic Thomson himself conducting.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Never thought we’d see them kids again, after the brushup on Black Boar. When we interrogate ’em, put the packs on the floor,” he said.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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