once-over
Cursory visual assessment
A once-over is a quick, superficial examination or inspection: The mechanic gave the car a once-over before we left.
Often used with "give": Give this report a once-over before the meeting.
The phrase suggests efficiency rather than thoroughness—enough to spot obvious problems or get the general picture.
Methodical assessment or review
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- scanBrief visual sweep
- reviewCritical written assessment
assessment · evaluation · appraisal · vetting · survey · audit · analysis · check
examination
Methodical assessment or review
review · assessment · evaluation · appraisal · vetting · survey · audit · analysis · check · verification
glimpse
Fleeting view
skim · eyeball · gander · squint · regard · observation · browse · run-through
dust
Fine settled particles
sweep · spruce · neaten · buff · straighten · touch-up · freshen · spot-clean
- examinationsexam, examination, checkup, reexamination, recheck
- searchessearch, seek, hunt, quest, find
- quick cleansrinse, sponge bath, spot cleaning, quick rinse, rinsing
- scansCT scan, MRI scan, body scan, brain scan, full body scan
- readingfluency, read, comprehension, readers, books
- perceptionsee, vision, seeing, senses, observing
once-overdeep dive
Comprehensive examination of topic
fine-tooth comb · in-depth analysis · forensic analysis · forensic examination · audit
once-overneglect
Failure to provide care
ignorance · disregard · inattention · obliviousness · oversight
one, over, once, overall, overtake, overdo, overlook, overnight, overrun