Lookover

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A brief visual inspection.

    "Originally, whole-body imaging was proposed as an alternative for the relatively few passengers chosen for secondary screening, allowing them to opt for a machine lookover rather than a physical pat-down."

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"Originally, whole-body imaging was proposed as an alternative for the relatively few passengers chosen for secondary screening, allowing them to opt for a machine lookover rather than a physical pat-down."

Etymology

Deverbal from look over.

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