health check
Britishnoun
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a medical checkup
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any examination carried out to verify the physical condition of an appliance or machine
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any examination carried out to verify the financial success or security of a company or person
Example Sentences
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I met Joanne, very pleased with her cosy new fleece-lined coat, who took up the offer of a health check while she was here.
From BBC
Higuera explained that the protocols established distances between pig farms, their size and the health checks carried out in them.
From Barron's
It'll be more like a health check on the economy and the public finances.
From BBC
Dowden documented her cancer experience online, and revealed in February 2024 that "no evidence of disease" was found at her latest health check.
From BBC
But she too is concerned about uptake of health checks.
From BBC
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