checkup
Translation
check-up, medical examination
Examples
I have a dental checkup tomorrow.
I have a dental check-up tomorrow.
The car needs a routine checkup.
The car needs a routine check-up.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) checkup a medical examination. I have a dental checkup tomorrow.
((a/an)) checkup an examination of a machine. The car needs a routine checkup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examination, physical, inspection
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to check up', meaning to examine.
Memory Tips
Think of going to the doctor 'to check up' on your health.