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check-over

American  
[chek-oh-ver] / ˈtʃɛkˌoʊ vər /

noun

  1. a thorough examination or investigation.

check over Idioms  

  1. see check on.

Etymology

Origin of check-over

Noun use of verb phrase check over

Example Sentences

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Stop briefly by the recovery team for quick check-over, then drive back round the airfield to the end of the runway to do it all again.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2017

The shift brought out by the busses was going through the check-over process in the incoming screen room.

From Space Platform by Leinster, Murray

He found himself excessively conscientious in his check-over.

From Long Ago, Far Away by Leinster, Murray

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