Meaning

(informal) A brief examination, a peek or glance..

Definitions by Sense

1. (informal) A brief examination, a peek or glance.
2. A person who serves as lookout or scout.
3. An audition attended by an actor or model so that they can be visually appraised.
4. (transitive, intransitive) To make a quick inspection, especially as a lookout or scout.

Example Sentences

I’ve had a look-see at your work, and I think you’ve done a pretty good job of things.

I'll just take a look-see at the problem and come right back, then we can go to lunch.

He gave me a quick look-see at what they're working on.

‘It’s the first native island I ever called at where the whole tribe didn’t come down to the beach for a look-see.

I'm going up in the Cub to take a look-see.

You'll do what I do. Meet and greet. Then read through the sides with the actors, unless they're on a look-see.

Once we have them localized, I can send in some look-sees to get a better idea of how many and whether there's actually a nuke in there with them.

The basic use of the comp is to allow an art or casting director to select the model type needed for a particular assignment. This is generally followed by a casting call or a "look-see" for a more detailed evaluation of the models.

Word Forms

• look-sees
• looksee
• looksie
• looksy
• look-seeing
• look-saw
• look-seen

Synonyms for look-see

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When Should You Use Look-see?

Use look-see when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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