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   Check

   /CHek/

   

   verb

   • 1. examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something: "customs officers have the right to check all luggage" Similar examineinspectlook atlook overscrutinizescansurveystudyinvestigateresearchprobedissectexplorelook intoinquire intogo intogo over with a fine-tooth combcheck outtestmonitorreviewinformal:give something a/the once-overgive something a look-seegive something a going-over
   • ▪ verify or establish to one's satisfaction: "she glanced over her shoulder to check that the door was shut" Similar make sureconfirmverifycorroboratevalidatesubstantiate
   • ▪ verify the accuracy of something by comparing it with (something else): "keep your receipt to check against your statement"
   • ▪ inspect or examine thoroughly: "I checked through my notes"
   • ▪ agree or correspond when compared.
   • ▪ look at; take notice of: informal "check the remix"
   • 2. stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable): "efforts were made to check the disease" Similar haltstoparrestbring to a standstillcut shortbarobstructhamperimpedeinhibitfrustratefoilthwartstand in the way ofpreventcurbblockstallhold upinterfere withretarddelayslow downbrakeput a brake onstemstauncharchaic:stay
   • ▪ curb or restrain (a feeling or emotion): "he learned to check his excitement" Similar suppressrepressrestraincontaincontrolcurbrein inbridlesmothermufflestiflekeep in checkhold backswallowchoke backfight backbite backbottle upinformal:nip in the budkeep a lid onOpposite release
   • ▪ hamper or neutralize (an opponent) with one's body or stick.
   • ▪ provide a means of preventing: "processes to check against deterioration in the quality of the data held"
   • 3. (of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are traveling: North American "I checked my bag and got my boarding pass"
   • ▪ deposit (a coat, bag, or other item) for temporary safekeeping in the cloakroom of a restaurant, theater, etc.: "the drinks weren't expensive and there's no cover charge but you do have to check your coat for $3.00"
   • 4. mark or click on (a box) in order to select a particular option on a form, questionnaire, etc.: "users who want privacy should check the box that prevents your files from being shared"
   • 5. move a piece or pawn so that (the opposing king) is under attack: "he moves his knight to check my king again"
   • 6. (in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing the action to move to another player.
   • 7. (of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent.
   • ▪ (of a trained hawk) abandon the intended quarry and fly after other prey.

   noun

   • 1. an examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition: "a campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances" Similar examinationinspectionscrutinyscrutinizationcheckupperusalstudyinvestigationprobedissectionanalysisassessmentinquirytesttrialassaymonitoringinformal:once-overgoing-overlook-seerare:anatomization
   • 2. a stopping or slowing of progress: "there was no check to the expansion of the market"
   • ▪ a means of control or restraint: "a permanent check upon the growth or abuse of central authority" Similar controlrestraintconstraintbreakbridlecurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstructioninhibitionlimitation
   • ▪ an act of hampering or neutralizing an opponent with one's body or stick.
   • ▪ a temporary loss of the scent in hunting.
   • ▪ a false stoop when a hawk abandons its intended quarry and pursues other prey.
   • 3. a move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent's king. If the defending player cannot counter the attack, the king is checkmated.
   • 4. a written order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account: "he was awarded a check for $1,000"
   • ▪ the bill in a restaurant: North American "let's get the check" Similar billaccountinvoicestatementlist of chargestallyamount dueinformal:the damagetabinformal, dated:shotarchaic:reckoningscore
   • 5. a token of identification for left luggage.
   • 6. a counter used as a stake in a gambling game.
   • 7. short for check mark North American
   • 8. a part of a piano that catches the hammer and prevents it from retouching the strings.
   • 9. a crack or flaw in timber.

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing assent or agreement. informal North American
   • 2. used by a chess player to announce that the opponent's king has been placed in check.

   Word Origin Middle English (originally as used in the game of chess): the noun and exclamation from Old French eschec, from medieval Latin scaccus, via Arabic from Persian šāh ‘king’; the verb from Old French eschequier ‘play chess, put in check’. The sense ‘stop or control’ arose from the use in chess, and led (in the late 17th century) to ‘examine the accuracy of’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. checkable adjective

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   verb. us / tʃek / uk / tʃek / check verb (EXAMINE) Add to word list. A2 [ I or T ] to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly: You should always check your oil, water, and tires before taking your car on a long trip.

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   [intransitive, transitive] to look at something or ask somebody to find out if something/somebody is present, correct or true or if something is how you think it is. We'll check back in a couple of hours. We were interrupted by a waiter checking to see if everything was OK. ‘Is Mary in the office?’ ‘Just a moment. I'll go and check.’.

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   1. a. The act or an instance of inspecting or testing something, as for accuracy or quality: gave the paper a final check. b. A standard for inspecting or evaluating; a test: The condition of the wiring can serve as a check for the level of the seller's home maintenance. c. A check mark. 2. a. A ticket or slip of identification: a baggage check. b.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › checkCheck - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of check. verb. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition. “ check the brakes” “ Check out the engine” synonyms: check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out. check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off. put a check mark on or near or next to. see more. verb.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › checkCHECK | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   verb. uk / tʃek / us. check verb (EXAMINE) Add to word list Add to word list. A2. to examine something in order to make sure that it is correct or the way it should be: [ + (that) ] I went to check that I'd locked the door. Have you checked your facts? I knelt down beside the body and checked for a pulse. I haven't had my eyes checked recently.

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   [countable] an act of making sure that something is safe, correct or in good condition by examining it. Could you give the tyres a check? I went for a health check before going on the trip. The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet.

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   to inspect or test the performance, condition, safety, etc., of (something): Check a used car thoroughly before buying it. to mark (something) so as to indicate examination, correctness, preference, etc. (often followed by off ): Please check the correct answer.