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 Words From

• spot-checker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spot check¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Origin of spot check²

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

BBC News reported on Thursday that the association had to run spot checks on more than 200 'RSPCA Assured' farms to ensure they met its own standards.

From BBC

Germany already has controls at its eastern and southern borders with Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Austria, primarily spot checks on roads and in trains.

From BBC

She discovered the March lapse during what she called spot checks on the law enforcement agencies.

From Los Angeles Times

While Lidl was one of the stores that did not provide data to the BBC, it has been the focus of store spot checks by one animal welfare campaign group, Open Cages.

From BBC

Also, she said election monitors have been in the Town Clerk’s office daily, conducting spot checks of absentee ballot applicants and reviewing video footage of outdoor drop boxes.

From Seattle Times