checkup

[ chek-uhp ]

noun

1. a comprehensive physical examination:

   He went to the doctor for a checkup.

2. an examination or close scrutiny, as for verification, accuracy, or comparison:

   They gave the motor a checkup.

checkup

/ ˈtʃɛkˌʌp /

noun

1. an examination to see if something is in order
2. med a medical examination, esp one taken at regular intervals to verify a normal state of health or discover a disease in its early stages

verb

1. intr, adverbsometimes foll byon to investigate or make an inquiry into (a person's character, evidence, etc), esp when suspicions have been aroused

Word History and Origins

Origin of checkup¹

1885–90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase check up

Example Sentences

"Both cases were resolved swiftly, with remediation steps including terminating contracts with underage employees, ensuring the payment of any outstanding wages, arranging medical checkups and facilitating repatriation to parents/legal guardians as needed," Shein said.

From BBC

The doctor conducted a usual checkup, complete with a urine analysis.

From Salon

When Odell returned for a checkup a few weeks later, his doctor was amazed at how well his arm had healed.

From Los Angeles Times

“I haven’t even gotten my checkups because it’s so hard to get an appointment,” the woman lamented.

From Los Angeles Times

During these checkups, the animals were anesthetized, and the radar system was hung about half a meter above their chest.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• inspection
• scan