continuouschecking
nounUK /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/
US /kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/
Checking something again and again without stopping.
The nurse did continuous checking of the patient's heartbeat all night.
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2. In computing, a process that repeatedly tests a condition or system state.
The program uses continuous checking to see if the server is still online.
3. In quality management, the practice of inspecting work at every stage rather than only at the end.
Continuous checking on the assembly line caught defects early.
4. A teaching method where a student's progress is assessed regularly throughout a course.
The course grade is based on continuous checking rather than a final exam.