Thesaurus results for LOOK-SEE

look-see

noun

ˈlu̇k-ˈsē

Definition of look-see

as in inspection

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition gave the painting a preliminary look-see to determine whether it could possibly be a genuine old master

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Recent Examples of look-see The Euphoria and The White Lotus star, who is particularly fond of buying old houses and restoring them, was recently spotted taking a look-see at a vintage residence that is now for sale at a smidge under $15 million, according to the New York Post. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen. — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come. — Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see

Noun

These include machine assembly, large-scale metal printing, post-processing, inspection, quality assurance and customer acceptance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
The LaunchAgent uses an Apple-like name, which can make the entry blend in during a quick inspection.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

No sentence in corporate life sounds more like the beginning of an examination, and none more dependably marks the end of one.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Among the most notable figures in this year’s report were 157 domestic abuse forensic exams conducted through the organization’s strangulation examination program, which launched in the past two years.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

During the audit, experts observed daily operations and examined technical documentation across several core domains.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
The Labour Amendment Act passed this year, and audit intensity, for all its strengths and weaknesses, is the highest in the sector.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of audit

Noun

The string of work stoppages reflects heightened scrutiny of one of New York City’s primary housing strategies.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
But the private meeting has since drawn scrutiny from neighborhood leaders and advocates who say the community’s fundamental concerns remain unaddressed.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of scrutiny

Noun

Decades in the making, Black Lions – Roman Wolves is a sweeping survey of Italy’s brutal colonial legacy in Ethiopia, told through a complex mix of archival footage and contemporary interviews with eyewitnesses.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
An Indeed survey of hybrid office workers in Germany found that two-thirds had taken deliberate steps to appear more productive or engaged.

— Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026