look–see

noun \ˈlu̇k-ˈsē, -ˌsē\

: a quick act of looking at or examining something

Full Definition of LOOK-SEE

: a general survey : evaluation, inspection

See look–see defined for English-language learners

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Synonyms: audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view

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