check up
The term "check up" is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to routine health assessments, and in general contexts to mean verifying information or facts.
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Definition
B1Health
(informal)A routine medical or dental examination to assess health and detect potential issues.
Example
- She scheduled her annual check-up with the dentist.
B2General
(informal, phrasal verb)To verify the accuracy of information or ensure that something is functioning correctly.
Example
- He called to check up on the progress of the project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "check up":
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