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look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of look over was
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
look over
verb
: to inspect or examine usually in a hurried or careless way
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