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. 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, noun use of verb phrase check up

Example Sentences

Glancing ahead at the calendar, one notices a checkup scheduled in a couple of months at the physician.

From Salon

Instead of being offered treatment for a miscarriage, De Pablos Velez says she was advised to hold out hope and come back for the next checkup.

From Salon

The OB-GYN, you have to drive an hour to get regular checkups, and most of them are in urban and suburban areas.

From Salon

He said the condition that caused the opacities could have killed him if his wife hadn’t sent him for a checkup.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have seen parents spend as much as 10% of their incomes on their pets - be it taking them to special parties or even regular checkups."

From BBC

Related Words

• inspection 
• scan