spot check

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noun
  1. a random sampling or quick sample investigation: A spot check showed that at least ten percent of the items were defective.

Origin of spot check

1
First recorded in 1940–45

Other definitions for spot-check (2 of 2)

spot-check
[ 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.

Origin of spot-check

2
First recorded in 1940–45

Other words from spot-check

  • spot-checker, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for spot check

spot check

noun
  1. a quick random examination

  2. a check made without prior warning

verbspot-check
  1. (tr) to perform a spot check on

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