spot check

¹

noun

1. a random sampling or quick sample investigation.

   A spot check showed that at least ten percent of the items were defective.

spot-check

²

[spot-chek]

verb (used with object)

1. to examine or investigate by means of a spot check.

verb (used without object)

1. to conduct a spot check.

spot check

noun

1. a quick random examination

2. a check made without prior warning

verb

1. (tr) to perform a spot check on

Other Word Forms

• spot-checker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spot check¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Origin of spot check²

First recorded in 1940–45