checkup

[chek-uhp]

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.

checkup

/ 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

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of checkup¹

1885–90, noun use of verb phrase check up

Example Sentences

Doing a portfolio checkup and making some other moves may be necessary, especially if a market downturn settles in.

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Once asleep, he was given a final medical checkup, fitted with a radio tracking collar, and, after a night in the hospital, transported to the release site.

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You’ll definitely want to get your family’s health insurance figured out before leaving the country, so that you’re covered for the little things like regular checkups and dentist visits as well as unexpected events.

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I got home to a reminder that I was past due for my annual physical checkup.

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Some are inserting conditions that permit them to do more frequent checkups before agreeing to make loans.

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Related Words

• inspection 
• scan