\ ˈlu̇k-ˈsē
, -ˌsē \
, -ˌsē \
Definition of look-see
: a general survey : evaluation, inspection
Synonyms for look-see
Synonyms
- audit,
- check,
- checkup,
- examination,
- going-over,
- inspection,
- review,
- scan,
- scrutiny,
- survey,
- view
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“Look-see.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look-see. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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look-see
noun
English Language Learners Definition of look-see
chiefly US, informal
: a quick act of looking at or examining something
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The first known use of look-see was in 1883
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