spot check

/ˌspɑt ˈtʃɛk/
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Definitions of spot check
  1. noun
    a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning
    “spot checks ensure a high level of performance by employees”
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    type of:
    check, check-out procedure, checkout
    the act of inspecting or verifying
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