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spot check
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spot check
n.
An inspection or investigation that is carried out at random or limited to a few instances.
spot-check (sptchk) v.
spot check
n
1. a quick random examination
2. a check made without prior warning
vb spot-check
(tr) to perform a spot check on
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Noun1.spot check - a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning; "spot checks ensure a high level of performance by employees"
check-out procedure, checkout, check - the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
Translations
spot check n → controllo casuale
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Spot checks are being carried out and fines given to the wayward owners.
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