checkup
pronunciation
How to pronounce checkup in British English:
UK ['tʃekʌp]
How to pronounce checkup in American English:
US [ˈtʃɛkˌʌp]
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- Noun:
- a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
Word Origin
- checkup (n.)
- also check-up, "careful examination," 1921, American English, from the verbal phrase (1889), from check (v.1) + up (adv.), on notion of a checklist of things to be examined. The verbal phrase check up (on) is attested from 1889.
Synonym
Example
- 1. A man goes to his doctor for a complete checkup .
- 2. But your next checkup might add a new number to the mix .
- 3. Siblings of children diagnosed with autism may benefit for a checkup for related symptoms .
- 4. After his checkup , the doctor called the wife into his office alone .
- 5. Are you looking for a general checkup to make sure you and your family is properly insured and has an estate plan that 's adequate ?