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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.

   "The appointment was just for a checkup."

2. 2
   a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person wordnet
3. 3
   A routine inspection.

   "I took my car in for an annual checkup."

Synonyms

All synonyms

analysisauditcheckexaltedhealth checkinspection

Example

More examples

"I recommend a thorough checkup for your husband."

Etymology

Deverbal from check up.

Related phrases

checkup from the neck up

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