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noun

follow-up n.

A second (or subsequent) action to increase the effectiveness of an initial action. Also used attributively; as a follow-up visit. Note: A follow-up may be of various types. After a medical examination, a second examination (or reexamination) to obtain additional information regarding some fact discovered in the first examination is considered a follow-up. A second visit or phone call in pursuit of a sale or other request would also be a follow-up.

Synonyms: reexamination, review.

(Journalism) A subsequent story providing information discovered or events happening after a first story was published.

(Journalism) Same as sidebar.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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— The Clarion • Samuel Hopkins Adams

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Words linked to "Follow-up" : piece of work, review, activity, examination, follow up, followup, work, scrutiny