workup

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Definitions of workup word

noun workup an undesirable deposit of ink on a surface being printed, caused by the forcing into type-high position of quads or other spacing material. 1
noun workup A diagnostic examination of a patient. 1
noun workup medical examination 1
noun workup printing: ink smear 1
noun workup ship: making seaworthy 1
countable noun workup A workup is a detailed medical examination of a patient. 0

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; noun use of verb phrase work up

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

diagnosis — Diagnosis is the discovery and naming of what is wrong with someone who is ill or with something that is not working properly.
examination — A detailed inspection or investigation.
checkup — A checkup is a medical examination by your doctor or dentist to make sure that there is nothing wrong with your health.