once over
Hasty visual check
A once over is a quick, superficial examination or inspection: The mechanic gave the car a once over before we hit the road.
It can also mean a hasty cleaning: I gave the apartment a once over before the guests arrived.
Usually hyphenated as once-over.
Brief, casual look
browse · perusal · speed-read · riffle · flyby · perfunctory · shallow · superficial
Methodical assessment or review
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- checkOrder to pay
- reviewCritical written assessment
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
audit · evaluation · appraisal · look-see · vetting · spot-check · walkthrough · run-through
glance
Brief, casual look
scan · browse · perusal · speed-read · riffle · flyby · perfunctory · shallow · superficial · passing
examination
Methodical assessment or review
assessment · audit · evaluation · appraisal · look-see · vetting · spot-check · walkthrough · run-through · sweep
overview
Broad general summary
outline · digest · briefing · summary · highlights · gist · snapshot · wrap-up · debrief · abstract
- passive watchingwatching, viewing, observing, spectating, lurking
- getting readyget ready, readying, be prepared, equipping, gear up
once overdeep dive
Comprehensive examination of topic
in-depth analysis · fine-tooth comb · close inspection · forensic analysis · forensic examination
once overcontinuous monitoring
Uninterrupted observation over time
continuous · always · never