periodic check

noun
UK /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk tʃek/
US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk tʃek/

A periodic check is a look at something that you do again and again after some time.

The teacher does a periodic check of our homework every Friday.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A test done at fixed times to make sure a machine is working well.

The mechanic performs a periodic check on the car's brakes.

3. A repeated look at someone's health over time.

The doctor ordered a periodic check of her blood pressure.

4. A regular review of computer systems to find problems early.

The team runs a periodic check on the servers every night.