spot check
English
editAlternative forms
edit- spot-check is another common spelling for the verb, somewhat less commonly used for the noun.
Pronunciation
editAudio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
editspot check (plural spot checks)
- (idiomatic) A cursory inspection or examination, especially of a sample of something.
- They do not measure each one, but they do a spot check on a few parts before shipping.
- 1979 April 28, Jim Davis, “Unhealthy Attitudes”, in Gay Community News, page 12:
- Though the author consulted with two doctors (a spot check with another doctor reveals some medical information to be stale by at least five years), […]
Related terms
editTranslations
edita cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something
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Verb
editspot check (third-person singular simple present spot checks, present participle spot checking, simple past and past participle spot checked)
- (idiomatic) To inspect or examine briefly, or by sampling.
- They spot check the rooms periodically for problems.
Translations
editto inspect or examine
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