noun
checkup
CHEH-kuhp
Checkup (noun) means a routine visit to a doctor or dentist to make sure everything is healthy. Example: “She goes in for a checkup every six months.”
noun
1
A routine visit to a doctor or dentist to make sure everything is healthy.
"She goes in for a checkup every six months."
"The dentist said my teeth looked fine at my last checkup."
2
A general inspection carried out to confirm something is working properly.
"The mechanic gave the car a full checkup before the road trip."
How to use checkup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA routine check to make sure a person, or sometimes a machine, is in good shape.
Common pairings
annual checkup
routine checkup
go for a checkup
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Word forms
- Plural
- checkups
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Etymology
A compound of check and up, describing the act of "checking up" on someone or something.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “checkup” mean?
The word “checkup” means a routine visit to a doctor or dentist to make sure everything is healthy. In plain terms, a routine check to make sure a person, or sometimes a machine, is in good shape.
How do you pronounce “checkup”?
“Checkup” is pronounced CHEH-kuhp (/ˈt͡ʃɛkʌp/ in IPA).
How do you use “checkup” in a sentence?
Here is “checkup” used in a sentence: “She goes in for a checkup every six months.”
What part of speech is “checkup”?
“Checkup” is a noun.
How many meanings does “checkup” have?
“Checkup” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a routine visit to a doctor or dentist to make sure everything is healthy.
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