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/
Korean meaning: 철저한 검사, 특히 문제를 발견하기 위한 의료 검진이나 기술 점검
Korean pronunciation: **체**컵
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1940년대에 'check'(확인하다)와 'up'(위로, 완전히)이 결합하여 만들어진 합성어입니다. 원래는 의료 분야에서 사용되기 시작했지만, 이후 다양한 검사나 점검을 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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