look-see

A brief examination, a peek or glance.

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.

A person who serves as lookout or scout.

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.

An audition attended by an actor or model so that they can be visually appraised.

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.

J. is dating P. at NYU and modeling on the side. They're planning to meet us in Paris for spring break so J. can go to some look-sees (and eat some escargot, obv.).

To make a quick inspection, especially as a lookout or scout.

I told Kola and he went down in the p.m. to look-see.

When I look-saw my brother's sunstone I knew it was mighty powerful magic.