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\ ˌwən(t)s-ˈō-vər 
, ˈwən(t)s-ˌō- \
, ˈwən(t)s-ˌō- \Definition of once-over
: a swift examination or survey especially : a swift comprehensive appraising glance gave me the once-over
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once-over
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of once-over
: a quick look or examination
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once-over
noun\ ˌwəns-ˈō-vər \
Kids Definition of once-over
: a quick glance or examination
Every student gave our new teacher the once-over.
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The first known use of once-over was in 1913
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