workup

[ wurk-uhp ]

/ ˈwɜrkˌʌp /

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noun

a thorough medical diagnostic examination including laboratory tests and x-rays.

a tentative plan or proposal.

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Origin of workup

First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase work up

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work-up

[ wurk-uhp ]

/ ˈwɜrkˌʌp /

noun Printing.

an undesirable deposit of ink on a surface being printed, caused by the forcing into type-high position of quads or other spacing material.

Origin of work-up

Noun use of verb phrase work up

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How to use workup in a sentence

If anything the work the two cops and the maintenance guy were doing deserves more respect and probably helped a lot more people.
Trolls and Martyrdom: Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie|Arthur Chu|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Why, some might be asking, am I being so harsh on their work so soon after they died?
Trolls and Martyrdom: Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie|Arthur Chu|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“I think for trans men who are dating every time they hook up they have another coming out,” Sandler said.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.
The Muslim Cop Killed by Terrorists|Michael Daly|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST

“I love my job and I love my city and I am committed to the work here,” he said in a statement.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What need to look to right or left when you are swallowing up free mile after mile of dizzying road?
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Most of the men leaped up, caught hold of spears or knives, and rushed out.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
Some weeks after, the creditor chanced to be in Boston, and in walking up Tremont street, encountered his enterprising friend.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
In less than ten minutes, the bivouac was broken up, and our little army on the march.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
The bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.
Physiology of The Opera|John H. Swaby (AKA "Scrici")

British Dictionary definitions for workup

work up

verb (tr, mainly adverb)

to arouse the feelings of; excite

to cause to grow or developto work up a hunger

(also preposition) to move or cause to move gradually upwards

to manipulate or mix into a specified object or shape

to gain knowledge of or skill at (a subject)

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Medical definitions for workup

workup

[ wûrk′ŭp′ ]

A thorough medical examination for diagnostic purposes.

Other Idioms and Phrases with workup

work up

Arouse emotions; see worked up.

Increase one's skill, status, or responsibility through effort, as in He worked up to 30 sit-ups a day, or She worked up to bank manager. Also see work one's way. [Second half of 1600s]

Intensify gradually, as in The film worked up to a thrilling climax. [Second half of 1600s]

Develop or produce by effort, as in Swimming always works up an appetite. [Second half of 1600s]

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