A1 noun Neutro #3,528 mais comum

checkup

/ˈtʃek.ʌp/

A checkup is a general medical examination by a doctor to make sure you are healthy. It is usually a routine visit that happens even when you do not feel sick.

Exemplos

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1

I have a checkup at the doctor's office tomorrow morning.

I have a checkup at the doctor's office tomorrow morning.

2

The company requires an annual medical checkup for all new employees.

The company requires an annual medical checkup for all new employees.

3

Just going for a quick checkup, I'll be back soon!

Just going for a quick checkup, I'll be back soon!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
checkup
Verb
check up
Relacionado
checker
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'checking up' on your body like you check your phone for messages – you are just making sure everything is okay!

Quiz rápido

I need to go to the clinic for my six-month ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: checkup

Exemplos

1

I have a checkup at the doctor's office tomorrow morning.

everyday

I have a checkup at the doctor's office tomorrow morning.

2

The company requires an annual medical checkup for all new employees.

formal

The company requires an annual medical checkup for all new employees.

3

Just going for a quick checkup, I'll be back soon!

informal

Just going for a quick checkup, I'll be back soon!

4

Regular health checkups are essential for the early detection of diseases.

academic

Regular health checkups are essential for the early detection of diseases.

5

The insurance policy covers one dental checkup per year.

business

The insurance policy covers one dental checkup per year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
checkup
Verb
check up
Relacionado
checker

Colocações comuns

annual checkup yearly medical exam
routine checkup regular medical exam
medical checkup health examination
dental checkup teeth examination
get a checkup to have a medical exam

Frases Comuns

regular checkup

a medical exam done at normal intervals

health checkup

a general test of your physical condition

complete checkup

a very thorough medical examination

Frequentemente confundido com

checkup vs check

A 'check' is a general inspection or a mark, while a 'checkup' is specifically a medical examination.

checkup vs check up on

This phrasal verb means to monitor someone's progress, whereas 'checkup' is the noun for a medical visit.

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Notas de uso

The word 'checkup' is usually written as one word or sometimes hyphenated (check-up). It is most commonly used for medical or dental contexts.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the phrasal verb 'check up' (two words) when they actually need the noun 'checkup' (one word).

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'checking up' on your body like you check your phone for messages – you are just making sure everything is okay!

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the phrasal verb 'check up', which appeared in the early 20th century to describe a thorough investigation.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural: checkups often used with the verbs 'have' or 'get'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, having an annual health checkup is a standard part of preventive healthcare.

Quiz rápido

I need to go to the clinic for my six-month ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: checkup

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