periodiclook
nounUK /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk lʊk/
US /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪk lʊk/
A quick check you do again and again to make sure everything is okay.
The teacher gave the classroom a periodic look to see if everyone was working.
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2. A glance made at fixed times, like every hour.
He took a periodic look at the clock during the long test.
3. A short look given to something at set intervals to catch changes.
The nurse's periodic look at the patient's chart helped spot a fever early.
4. A repeated brief viewing of a screen or display.
A periodic look at the radar kept the sailors safe.