Meaning of the word workup in English

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workup

US /ˈwɜrkˌʌp/
UK /ˈwɜːkˌʌp/

Noun

a thorough examination or investigation, especially a medical one, to determine the nature or cause of a condition

Example:
The doctor ordered a complete medical workup to find the cause of her symptoms.
The police conducted a thorough workup of the crime scene.