Definition of CHECKUP

checkup

Plural: checkups

Noun

  • A thorough examination, often medical, to assess health or condition.
  • a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
  • A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.
  • A routine inspection.

Examples

  • Before each Scrabble game, he performed a quick CHECKUP of his vocabulary.
  • I took my car in for an annual checkup.
  • The appointment was just for a checkup.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from check up.

Synonyms

health check, medical, medical checkup, medical exam, medical examination

Scrabble Score: 20

checkup: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
checkup: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
checkup: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

checkup: valid Words With Friends Word