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Definition follow-up in British English

follow-up noun

noun
1

something that is done in order to complete something

Example

Everyone liked my proposal, but there hasn't been any follow-up.

Example

The researchers conducted a follow-up study two years later.

Synonyms and related words
action measure doings
1.1

something that is done in order to be certain that an earlier action was effective

Example

Regular follow-up is needed to identify patients who require further treatment.

Example

a follow-up visit to the hospital

Synonyms and related words
action measure doings
2

a book, film, or article that is based on or develops an earlier one

Example

He's currently working on a follow-up to his last novel.

Synonyms and related words
adaptation allegory anecdote
3

a question that you ask immediately after another question, in order to get more information

Synonyms and related words
question inquiry query
Definition follow-up in British English