check-up
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2.5
- noun
- /ˈtʃɛkˌʌp/
:
chequeo
- I took CS for her 5-year check-up, and while there, found out she has walking pneumonia.
- dental check-up
- routine check-ups
- have a check-up
They said we're taking you to hospital for check up.
- They said we're taking you to hospital for check up.
- And they always say no and I'm just going for any check up.
- But they're like expanding, although, although you know, and I, I do an annual check up on this.
- When I do my annual check up and and I was just asking guys what what is your biggest worry about US nation?
Examples
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He's going for a check-up.
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Mike had check-ups every year since the day he was born.
Fiction book (2002) -
- We'll do your regular check up after but first we need a blood sample.
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The doctor needs to check up on you regularly.
Fiction book (2000) -
On the basis of your check-up, I tend to agree.
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I'm going in for a check-up.
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Listen to your doctor's advice and follow the medical check-up schedule he recommends.
Blog text (22) -
If you have asthma, have a check-up before you travel.
Academic text (2012) -
Thanks for the check-up.
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It's time for your check-up, Sam.
Synonyms
50
1.9
A health exam by a doctor to see how healthy you are
24
3.0
A full physical check of your body and health tests
9
2.8
A complete check of a person's body and health using tests
7
3.4
A full health check by a doctor that often has tests
2
2.3
A complete health exam by a doctor that includes tests
1
2.7
A full medical examination to see how your body is working
Antonyms
How Thorough
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2.5
23
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Check-up comes from the two simple words check ('to look at or test') and up ('all over' or 'completely'), so a check-up is a full medical check to make sure someone is healthy.