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

“As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile checkup, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!”

From Salon

In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended for the first time that all children be screened for autism between the ages of 18 and 24 months as part of their regular checkups.

From Los Angeles Times

Glancing ahead at the calendar, one notices a checkup scheduled in a couple of months at the physician.

From Salon

Instead of being offered treatment for a miscarriage, De Pablos Velez says she was advised to hold out hope and come back for the next checkup.

From Salon

The OB-GYN, you have to drive an hour to get regular checkups, and most of them are in urban and suburban areas.

From Salon

Related Words

• inspection 
• scan