physical examination

noun

1. an examination, usually by a physician, of a person's body in order to determine the person's state of health or physical fitness, such as for military service or participation in a sport.

physical examination

noun

1. med the process of examining the body by means of sight, touch, percussion, or auscultation to diagnose disease or verify fitness

Word History and Origins

Origin of physical examination¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The situation in England to-day is beginning to force a physical examination of employes.

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Next day, going early to the training-quarters, he took his place in a squad waiting for the physical examination.

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After waiting an hour or more he decided he could not have his physical examination at that time, and he went back to the cage.

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Abolition of physical examination of applicants for employment.

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So Harry took the physical examination and got the policy, payable to his estate.

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