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check·up

checkup

 
pronunciation:
chek uhp
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part of speech: noun
definition: an examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems. Having a doctor look closely at one's body to make sure one is healthy is one kind of checkup. Having a mechanic look at a car to make sure it is running properly is another kind of checkup.
My grandfather's recent checkup showed that he was in good health.
similar words:
physical
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