immediate examination
noun phraseUK /ɪˈmiːdiət ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
US /ɪˈmiːdiət ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
A quick check of something right away.
The doctor did an immediate examination of the boy's arm after he fell.
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2. A fast look at a problem to decide what to do next.
The teacher gave the broken computer an immediate examination.
3. A careful check done without waiting.
After the crash, the police began an immediate examination of the scene.
4. A close look at something as soon as it is found.
The scientist made an immediate examination of the strange rock.