fol·low–up 
/ˈfɑ:loʊˌʌp/ noun
plural fol·low–ups /ˈfɑ:loʊˌʌp/ noun [count] : something that continues or completes a process or activity
▪ A week after the story broke, the newspaper printed a follow-up. ▪ As a follow-up to last week's show, tonight we'll show the other side of the story. — see also follow up at follow
▪ A week after the story broke, the newspaper printed a follow-up. ▪ As a follow-up to last week's show, tonight we'll show the other side of the story. — see also follow up at follow
— follow–up adjective always used before a noun
▪ After you submit your job application, you should make a follow-up phone call. ▪ He had a follow-up appointment a week after his surgery.
▪ After you submit your job application, you should make a follow-up phone call. ▪ He had a follow-up appointment a week after his surgery.
