checkup — a thorough examination, especially a medical or technical inspection to detect any problems
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thorough examination, especially a medical or technical inspection to detect any problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃekʌp/
Example Sentences
- My car failed its safety checkup because the horn sounds like a dying goose.
- The annual checkup revealed that I'm allergic to exercise and vegetables.
- She scheduled a dental checkup after her tooth started sending her text messages.
checkup
NOUN[/ˈtʃekʌp/]
a thorough examination, especially a medical or technical inspection to detect any problems
The doctor gives her a thorough checkup before clearing her for the marathon.
Get a checkup and backup before the breakup!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Checkup emerged in the 1940s as a compound word combining 'check' (to verify or inspect) and 'up' (thoroughly, completely). Originally coined in medical contexts to denote comprehensive physical examinations, the term later generalized to describe systematic inspections or reviews across various fields.
Breakdown
check (to verify, inspect) + up (thoroughly, completely) = a thorough or complete examination. The 'up' particle intensifies the action, suggesting a comprehensive rather than cursory inspection.
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📝Examples
“My car failed its safety checkup because the horn sounds like a dying goose.”
“The annual checkup revealed that I'm allergic to exercise and vegetables.”
“She scheduled a dental checkup after her tooth started sending her text messages.”
“Regular health checkups can help detect diseases in their early stages.”
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