workup

1 of 3

noun (1)

work·​up ˈwərk-ˌəp How to pronounce workup (audio)
: an intensive diagnostic study especially for medical purposes

work-up

2 of 3

noun (2)

: an unintended mark on a printed sheet caused by the rising of spacing material

work up

3 of 3

verb

worked up; working up; works up

transitive verb

1
: to stir up : rouse
2
: to produce by mental or physical work
worked up a comedy act
worked up a sweat in the gym

intransitive verb

: to rise gradually in intensity or emotional tone

Examples of workup in a Sentence

Verb spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail
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Noun
Because of the sort of tumor her doctors suspected, the medical workup would require an injection of a chemical that would be deadly to the fetus. Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 An annual blood workup might signal that your routine is too focused on one domain. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
Helping people overcome treatment-resistant depression begins with a thorough work-up to ensure a proper diagnosis. Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024 Good posture and footwork to slide, secure and climb on work-up blocks. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Verb
Swim in its two infinity pools, spend time in the spa, work up a sweat with its in-house wellness programs, or simply relax in the minimalistic rooms that feature natural materials to complete its organic feel. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level. Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for workup 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1939, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1903, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of workup was in the 15th century

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“Workup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workup. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

work up

verb
1
: to stir up
worked up support for the project
2
: to produce by mental or physical work
worked up a sweat at the gym

Medical Definition

workup

1 of 2 noun
work·​up ˈwər-ˌkəp How to pronounce workup (audio)
: an intensive diagnostic study
a gastrointestinal workup
a psychiatric workup

work up

2 of 2 transitive verb
: to perform a diagnostic workup upon
work up a patient
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