1 checkup | Definition of checkup

checkup

noun
check·​up | \ ˈchek-ˌəp How to pronounce checkup (audio) \

Definition of checkup

: examination especially : a general physical examination

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of checkup in a Sentence

She goes for a checkup every year. The doctor gave me a checkup.
See More

Recent Examples on the Web

In the first group, participants followed up with their doctors every three years; the second had annual checkups. — Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz, "Five habits can reduce dementia risk—but you’ve got to go all in," 14 July 2019 That changed midway through the 2018 season after a checkup with Marsh's doctor. — Matt Goul, cleveland.com, "Avon Lake has need for speed on defense: 2019 football camp tour," 19 Aug. 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'checkup.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

See More

First Known Use of checkup

1921, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for checkup

checkup

noun

English Language Learners Definition of checkup

: an examination of a person made by a doctor to make sure the person is healthy also : an instance of looking at the parts of a machine to make sure it is working properly

checkup

noun
check·​up | \ ˈchek-ˌəp How to pronounce checkup (audio) \

Kids Definition of checkup

2 : a general physical examination made by a doctor or veterinarian

checkup

noun
check·​up | \ ˈchek-ˌəp How to pronounce checkup (audio) \

Medical Definition of checkup

: examination especially : a general physical examination

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on checkup

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with checkup

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for checkup

Spanish Central: Translation of checkup

Nglish: Translation of checkup for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of checkup for Arabic Speakers

×

You're never
too cool to learn something new.

Sign up for our Word of the Day
daily newsletter!