going-over

/ˌˈgoʊɪŋ ˌˈoʊvər/
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Definitions of going-over
  1. noun
    a careful and thorough inspection
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    type of:
    examination, scrutiny
    the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
  2. noun
    a severe scolding
    synonyms: bawling out, castigation, chewing out, dressing down, earful, upbraiding
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    type of:
    rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
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