work-up
Diagnostic testing series
A work-up is a thorough examination or investigation, especially a comprehensive medical evaluation: The doctor ordered a full work-up to determine the cause of her symptoms.
The term extends to any systematic preparation or analysis: The team did a complete work-up on the competitor's strategy.
In printing, a work-up is an unwanted ink mark caused by spacing material rising to printing height.
Methodical assessment or review
- physicalOf body or matter
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
laboratory · tests · bloodwork · screening · imaging · X-ray · MRI · ultrasound
Arranging for future events
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- briefingConcise information session
- analysisMethodical study of parts
investigation · background · drafting · outlining · strategy · coordination · scheduling · reconnaissance
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- restlessnessState of unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
anticipation · dread · excitement · jitters · tension · unease · worry · palpitations
examination
Methodical assessment or review
- physicalOf body or matter
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
diagnosis · laboratory · tests · bloodwork · screening · imaging · X-ray · MRI · ultrasound · differential
planning
Arranging for future events
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- briefingConcise information session
analysis · investigation · background · drafting · outlining · strategy · coordination · scheduling · reconnaissance · preliminary
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- restlessnessState of unease
apprehension · anticipation · dread · excitement · jitters · tension · unease · worry · palpitations · butterflies
work-uptreatment
Care for an ailment
therapy · intervention · cure · remedy · surgery
work-updiagnosis
Identification of illness
determination · conclusion · finding · verdict · prognosis
work-upconclusion
End or deduction
finished product · outcome · end stage · completion · final result
work, up, works, worked, working, worker, workers, workable, unworkable