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check⋅up

  [chek-uhp]
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–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.
Origin:
1885–90, Americanism; n. use of v. phrase check up
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check·up   (chěk'ŭp')   
n.  

  1. An examination or inspection.

  2. A general physical examination.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: check·up
Pronunciation: 'chek-"&p
Function: noun
: EXAMINATION; especially : a general physical examination
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

checkup check·up (chěk'ŭp')
n.

  1. An examination or inspection.

  2. A general physical examination.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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