workup

[ wurk-uhp ]

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

  2. a tentative plan or proposal.

Origin of workup

1
First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase work up

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Other definitions for work-up (2 of 2)

work-up
[ wurk-uhp ]

nounPrinting.
  1. 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

2
Noun use of verb phrase work up

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British Dictionary definitions for work up

work up

verb(tr, mainly adverb)
  1. to arouse the feelings of; excite

  2. to cause to grow or develop: to work up a hunger

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

  2. to manipulate or mix into a specified object or shape

  3. to gain knowledge of or skill at (a subject)

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Other Idioms and Phrases with workup

workup

Arouse emotions; see worked up.

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