From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcheckupcheck‧up, check-up /ˈtʃek-ʌp/ noun [countable] MHa general medical examination that a doctor or dentist gives you to make sure you are healthy It’s important to have regular checkups.
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checkup• Last year they came back for a checkup and medics found their wheelchairs were ruined by the war torn terrain.• At one point, I even took him to the virtual vet for a checkup.• That information led Krause and other family members to get thorough annual checkups.• When was your last dental checkup?• The state Department of Insurance conducts financial checkups and can act as a patient advocate with health-maintenance organizations.• It's been a couple of years since I had my last checkup.• See your dentist Regular checkups with the dentist are essential for everybody.• But a visit to a local physician for a routine checkup sparked a new focus for her creative talents. 