Thesaurus results for LOOK-SEE

look-see

noun

ˈlu̇k-ˈsē

Definition of look-see

as in inspection

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

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Recent Examples of look-see The Euphoria and The White Lotus star, who is particularly fond of buying old houses and restoring them, was recently spotted taking a look-see at a vintage residence that is now for sale at a smidge under $15 million, according to the New York Post. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen. — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come. — Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see

Noun

Officers like Chase, who perform inspections, are responsible for certifying the origin of all parts on the car.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The certificate of inspection involves a stability test to determine the total number of passengers allowed on board during for-hire operations.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

Noor Kestou, 33, of Commerce, appeared for a preliminary examination on Thursday on an involuntary manslaughter charge, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
And Becca is so sassy too when Mel wants to try to do the examination.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

In 2012, the governance investor Nell Minow suggested publicly that CFOs report directly to the audit committee.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Colorado’s athletics program uncovered financial discrepancies during an internal audit of its 2025 records, and alerted police soon after.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of audit

Noun

The deadly crash increased scrutiny of how helicopters are allowed to fly in the Washington DC airspace.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Walz initially sought a third term but withdrew from the race in January amid mounting scrutiny over his handling of fraud in state programs.

— Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026