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Term: once-over

Description:

The term "once-over" refers to a quick, cursory examination or inspection of someone or something. It can also be used to describe a brief review or evaluation.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Possible Senses and Usages:

• Sense 1: Noun - A quick examination or inspection
• Sense 2: Noun - A brief review or evaluation
• Sense 3: Verb - To quickly examine or inspect something
• Sense 4: Verb - To give someone or something a quick review or evaluation

Sample Sentences:

• Sense 1: Noun - After arriving at the crime scene, the detective gave the room a once-over to look for any potential evidence.
• Sense 2: Noun - The manager decided to provide her employees with a once-over of the new company policies.
• Sense 3: Verb - The customs officer quickly gave the suitcase a once-over before allowing it to pass through.
• Sense 4: Verb - Before submitting my report, I need to once-over it to catch any grammatical errors.

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