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\ 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
nounEnglish 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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