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1follow–up
noun fol·low–up \ˈfä-lō-ˌəp\
: something that continues or completes a process or activity
Full Definition of FOLLOW-UP
1
a : the act or an instance of following up b : something that follows up
2
: maintenance of contact with or reexamination of a person (as a patient) especially following treatment
3
: a news story presenting new information on a story published earlier
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First Known Use of FOLLOW-UP
1916
2follow–up
adjective
Definition of FOLLOW-UP
1
: of, relating to, or being something that follows up <follow–up action by the police — Frank Faulkner>
2
: done, conducted, or administered in the course of following up persons <follow–up care for discharged hospital patients>
First Known Use of FOLLOW-UP
1912
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