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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Wall Street just got a health check on the U.S. economy — and almost all the news was positive.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
These will provide a health check on the state of the economy and could also be an important indicator for the future direction of interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Nvidia’s results are a critical health check on AI spending, Andrew Rocco, a stock strategist at Zacks Investment Research, said in emailed comments.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
In both cases, today’s civil-military relations in the U.S. pass Ms. Schake’s health check.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
The NHS is encouraging people to check their risk using the Know Your Risk online tool, by asking their GP, or through a free NHS health check if aged 40 to 74.
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
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