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spot-check
/
ˈspɒtˌtʃɛk
/
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[
spot
-chek
]
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verb (used with object)
1.
to examine or investigate by means of a spot check.
verb (used without object)
2.
to conduct a spot check.
Origin:
1940–45
Related forms
spot-check·er,
noun
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spot-check
verb
pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality
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