once-over
noun
ˌwən(t)s-ˈō-vər 
ˈwən(t)s-ˌō-
: a swift examination or survey
especially : a swift comprehensive appraising glance
gave me the once-over
Word History
First Known Use
1913, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
once-over
noun
ˌwəns-ˈō-vər
: a quick glance or examination Every student gave our new teacher the once-over.
once-over
noun
as in perusal
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- perusal
- recheck
- inquisition
- research
- reinspection
- interrogation
- investigation
- resurvey
- probe
- exploration
- study
- analysis
- inspection
- observation
- going-over
- dissection
- surveillance
- survey
- checkup
- watch
- deconstruction
- scan
- assay
- checkout
- audit
- look-see
- examination
- scrutiny
- test-drive
- close-up
- trial run
- review
- view
- check