Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

checkup

noun
/ˈtʃɛkʌp/
Definition
A medical examination to assess a person’s health.
Examples
  • It’s important to schedule a checkup with your doctor every year.
  • She went for her annual checkup and everything was fine.
  • He felt relieved after passing his checkup without any problems.
Meaning
A checkup is a routine examination of a patient to gauge their overall health and identify any issues.
Synonyms
  • examination
  • health assessment
  • medical review
  • physical