Definition of Spot check

1. Noun. A check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning. "Spot checks ensure a high level of performance by employees"

Generic synonyms: Check, Check-out Procedure, Checkout
Derivative terms: Spot-check

Definition of Spot check

1. Noun. (idiomatic) A cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To inspect or examine briefly, or by sampling. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spot Check

sposhy
sposing
spot-backed antshrike
spot-backed antshrikes
spot-check
spot-film radiography
spot-on
spot-red
spot-the-difference
spot-weld
spot-welder
spot-welding
spot-winged antshrike
spot-winged antshrikes
spot check
spot checked
spot checking
spot checks
spot desmosome
spot film
spot jam
spot jamming
spot kick
spot kicks
spot market
spot markets
spot on
spot price

Literary usage of Spot check

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Measuring Childcare Practices: Approaches, Indicators, and Implications for by Marie T. Ruel, Mary Arimond (2003)
"A summary of studies that have used spot-check observational methods is presented in ... Our own experience with spot-check observations to measure hygiene ..."

2. Financial Management: Control Weaknesses Limited Customs’ Ability to Ensure by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Provide more detailed guidance on the use of spot check worksheets so that they will ... The Office of Inspection and Control will draft a new spot check ..."

3. An Adventure of Great Dimension: The Launching of the Chicago Assyrian by Erica Reiner (2002)
"... exaggerates trifles by turning them into crimes, and who is blind to the achievements. (2) WH^Uy oro check of J.'s 'Spot-check' yielded the following ..."

4. Recovering Correctional Costs Through Offender Fees by Dale Parent (1994)
"Audits by the DOC Inspector General are less frequent and are done on a "spot check" basis. However, if a spot check turns up a problem, ..."

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