look-see

look–see

noun

Definition of LOOK-SEE

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition <gave the painting a preliminary look-see to determine whether it could possibly be a genuine old master>

Synonyms audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view

Related Words analysis, assay, close-up, deconstruction, dissection; exploration, investigation, probe, research, study; inquisition, interrogation; once-over, perusal; recheck, reinspection, resurvey; observation, surveillance, watch; checkout, test-drive, trial run

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