going-over

noun

go·​ing-over ˌgō-iŋ-ˈō-vər 

ˌgȯ(-)iŋ-

plural goings-over

1

a

: a severe scolding

b

: beating

2

: a thorough examination

Synonyms

• audit
• check
• checkup
• examination
• inspection
• look-see
• review
• scan
• scrutiny
• survey
• view

Examples of going-over in a Sentence

received a thorough going-over before being sent on stage

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1a