look-sees

noun

plural of look-see
as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition gave the painting a preliminary look-see to determine whether it could possibly be a genuine old master

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  1. inspections
  2. examinations
  3. audits
  4. surveys
  5. scans
Noun
  • To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • The inspector still makes the final decision, but the system speeds up the review and helps maintain consistency between inspections.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of inspections
Noun
  • Future stable isotope examinations could also better contextualize the family’s nutritional issues.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • And those examinations included the doctor checking for a hernia, which meant the doctor took hold of my genitals and asked me to cough.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of examinations
Noun
  • Use session note templates that meet regulatory requirements, and conduct regular internal audits to ensure proper billing documentation.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Biden defeated Trump by nearly 21,000 votes in Wisconsin in 2020, a result that has withstood independent and partisan audits and reviews, as well as lawsuits and the recounts Trump requested.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of audits
Noun
  • Americans have unmistakably soured on the economy, according to various surveys, as the economic shocks of recent years have driven up the cost of living.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • These would include geophysical surveys, biological sampling and oceanographic measurements.
    — Dánica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of surveys
Noun
  • The test could help researchers identify candidates for Alzheimer’s prevention trials without relying as heavily on costly brain scans or spinal fluid tests.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 July 2026
  • Mitch’s scans have since been clear, but the couple knows that the future is unknown.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of scans
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