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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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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 The government is also considering requiring mandatory health checkups at Everest Base Camp. Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, "New Everest Rules Could Significantly Limit Who Gets to Climb," 14 Aug. 2019 Even if all is running smoothly, a professional checkup is necessary to keep your home at a comfortable temperature year-round. Michael Boyce, The Courier-Journal, "A healthy HVAC system is your best recipe for beating the heat," 30 July 2019 The race will be her first meet in 13 months since having her daughter Camryn via emergency C-section at 32 weeks after a checkup showed problems with her daughter's heartbeat. Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, "Allyson Felix to Race for First Time Since Becoming a Mother," 25 July 2019 The group is in the process of conducting similar curbside checkups in Fairfield and Centerville. Rachel Berry, Cincinnati.com, "You're doing it wrong: Ohioans have recycling problems, audit finds," 24 July 2019 Moulton went public with his struggle in May, while advocating mandatory counseling for combat veterans that would include annual checkups for mental health, much like annual physical exams. Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, "Bernie Sanders, Seth Moulton court LGBTQ voters at Nashua Pride Festival," 29 June 2019 If that checkup is satisfactory, all indications are McHugh would be activated on Tuesday before the series opener against the Pirates. Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros' Collin McHugh nearing end of rehab assignment as Joe Smith continues his," 22 June 2019

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First Known Use of checkup

1921, in the meaning defined above

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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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