What does "spot-check" mean?

Alternative form of spot check.

What is a synonym for "spot-check"?

Common synonyms include: check, physical.

Spot-check

noun, verb

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Noun

1
Alternative form of spot check. alt-of, alternative

Verb

1
Alternative form of spot check. alt-of, alternative
"Metro-Vick Type 2 diesel No. D5704 undergoing a test of the generator output, using a mobile force-cooled resistance unit developed by B.T.H. for spot-checking locomotive power equipment away from a main works."
2
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check physical

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"Metro-Vick Type 2 diesel No. D5704 undergoing a test of the generator output, using a mobile force-cooled resistance unit developed by B.T.H. for spot-checking locomotive power equipment away from a main works."

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