look over

verb

looked over; looking over; looks over
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transitive verb

: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way

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Wendorf will look over the form and respond with the library’s decision. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025 The record arrives alongside a lyric video that finds the singer lounging around the studio, willing herself to accept the warmth of a relationship without looking over her shoulder for whatever unfortunate truths might derail it. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025 Before a recent game, Harden sat at his locker and looked over at Hyland who had his braided hair in a ponytail on top of his head, spraying out like a fountain. — Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025 City of London skyline view looking over the River Thames and Waterloo Bridge at sunset on 10th February 2024 in London, United Kingdom. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for look over

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of look over was in the 14th century

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look over

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: to inspect or examine usually in a hurried or careless way

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