English · Body & Health
checkup
/ˈtʃek.ʌp/
[/ˈtʃek.ʌp/]
routine examination
Beginnernoun
Definition
A routine medical examination to check that a person is healthy.
Example
She booked a yearly checkup to make sure everything was in order.
She booked a yearly checkup to make sure everything was in order.
Etymology
A compound of 'check' and 'up', dating from the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in preventive health care.