checkup

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

Definition of checkup

: examination especially : a general physical examination

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Examples of checkup in a Sentence

She goes for a checkup every year. The doctor gave me a checkup. She brought in her car for a 30,000-mile checkup.
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Recent Examples on the Web

His next checkup is scheduled for late this month, which has the Chargers preparing to begin the season without him. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, "Trent Scott, Forrest Lamp will have a lot on line in Chargers’ preseason opener," 6 Aug. 2019 During pregnancy checkups, Roberts had allegedly tested positive for multiple kinds of drugs on three different days, including cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, Roxicodone and benzodiazepine drugs, according to the affidavit. Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com, "Woman's Premature Newborn Twins Died With Drugs in Systems — and Now She's Charged With Murder," 25 July 2019 Forming or revisiting your financial plan is just like going to the doctor for a checkup. Vogue, "6 Steps to Change Your Spending Habits," 14 May 2019 After discovering something unusual during her routine checkup, the veterinary team performed a CAT scan, which revealed a mass. Dixita Limbachia, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Zoo's beloved gray wolf dies from cardiac arrest," 25 June 2019 The center offers a vast array of services to migrants, including legal assistance, health checkups clothing and shelter. Lekan Oguntoyinbo, Quartz Africa, "More African migrants are trying to enter the US through the Mexican border," 23 June 2019 Ruth was one of the original volunteer nurses for the department and now coordinates health checkups for the department's volunteer drivers who take seniors to medical appointments. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland.com, "Brecksville's Honor Tree recognizes those who have given back to the community: Talk of the Towns," 9 Mar. 2018 Health checkups LHP Christian Friedrich’s curveball did not feel great in Tuesday’s simulated game at Petco Park. Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, "First pitch: Hunter Renfroe chasing Padres rookie homer record," 26 July 2017 Fermoile was taken to Memorial Hospital Pembroke for a medical checkup before being booked into Broward’s jail. Wayne K. Roustan, sun-sentinel.com, "Bad burglar, bad driver? Man targets two businesses, hits three cop cars, police say," 28 June 2019

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First Known Use of checkup

1921, in the meaning defined above

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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

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