Dictionary
spot' check"
a random sampling or quick sample investigation:
A spot check showed that at least ten percent of the items were defective. spot-check
Pronunciation: (spot'chek"), [key]—
v.t.
to examine or investigate by means of a spot check.
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v.i.
to conduct a spot check.
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