workup

noun (1)

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work·up | \ ˈwərk-ˌəp

Definition of workup

(Entry 1 of 3)

: an intensive diagnostic study especially for medical purposes

work-up

noun (2)

\ ˈwərk-ˌəp

Definition of work-up (Entry 2 of 3)

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

work up

verb

worked up; working up; works up

Definition of work up (Entry 3 of 3)

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

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Verb spent years working up a period novel that was historically accurate in every detail

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Over three to four hours, these people went through an exhaustive medical workup by a variety of specialists. — Melba Newsome, Scientific American, 30 June 2021 Next, a comprehensive workup is conducted to identify all risk factors that could be affecting fertility. — Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 17 June 2021 This past January, with the pain worsening, Hargreaves had a full workup, including X-rays and an examination by an orthopedic surgeon. — BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2021 Madison had a cardiology workup at Mott, which was normal, and then was treated by Dr. Carey Nien-Kai Lumeng, a professor of pediatrics in the division of pediatric pulmonology at the University of Michigan. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 3 May 2021 Next comes the sentencing process, which includes an investigation conducted by the probation department and a comprehensive workup presented to the judge. — Fox News, 21 Apr. 2021 The remarks that follow are a glimpse at a negotiator’s ongoing notebook, not an authoritative workup on the topic. — Jack Nasher, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021 Hiller flew out to Santa Rosa to get a detailed workup on the left tackle. — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2020 The severity of the initial illness helps determine what the cardiac workup will be. — Giana Han, al, 10 Nov. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Serious Eats’ parent company, Dotdash, is looking for people to review commercial kitchen equipment, paying $30 an hour to editors who can work up to 20 hours a week. — Kathy Kristof, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2021 Most of his members work up the road at a General Motors plant which had been churning out Chevy Traverses and Buick Enclaves. — CBS News, 24 Sep. 2021 The general concept of this event is for people to work up a sweat, wipe said sweat on a cotton pad, and put it in a jar. — Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 28 July 2021 In addition, Beranek warned that someday computers will need just a few minutes of someone’s speech to work up a decent simulation, making ordinary people a lot more vulnerable. — BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2021 For that matter, Texas could work up a bigger spite against Baylor the last decade or so. — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 11 Sep. 2021 Then, incrementally work up to a vision that has yet to be realized: Level 5 cars or vehicles advanced enough to make better decisions than humans in all driving conditions — including life-or-death scenarios. — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 Most states will most likely work up their own disbursement plans. — New York Times, 20 July 2021 Impressed by the latter, Franklin asked him to work up a film treatment. — Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2021

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