check
check/CHek/
verb
- 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"synonyms: examine, inspect, look at, look over, scrutinize, scan, survey, study, investigate, research, probe, dissect, explore, look into, inquire into, go into, go over with a fine-tooth comb, check out, test, monitor, review, give something a/the once-over, give something a look-see, give something a going-over
- stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable)."efforts were made to check the disease"synonyms: halt, stop, arrest, bring to a standstill, cut short, bar, obstruct, hamper, impede, inhibit, frustrate, foil, thwart, stand in the way of, prevent, curb, block, stall, hold up, interfere with, retard, delay, slow down, brake, put a brake on, stem, staunch, stay
- (of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are traveling."I checked my bag and got my boarding pass"
- 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"
- move a piece or pawn so that (the opposing king) is under attack."he moves his knight to check my king again"
- (in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing the action to move to another player.
- (of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent.
noun
- an examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition."a campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances"synonyms: examination, inspection, scrutiny, scrutinization, checkup, perusal, study, investigation, probe, dissection, analysis, assessment, inquiry, test, trial, assay, monitoring, once-over, going-over, look-see, anatomization
- a stopping or slowing of progress."there was no check to the expansion of the market"
- 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.
- a written order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account."he was awarded a check for $1,000"
- a token of identification for left luggage.
- a counter used as a stake in a gambling game.
- short for check mark.
- a part of a piano that catches the hammer and prevents it from retouching the strings.
- a crack or flaw in timber.
exclamation
- expressing assent or agreement.
- used by a chess player to announce that the opponent's king has been placed in check.
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May 25, 2024 · noun · 1. a · 2. : a written order directing a bank to pay money as instructed : draft · 3. : one that arrests, limits, or restrains : restraint.
5 days ago · to look at or give your attention to something to get information, often to help you decide if something is correct, safe, or suitable:.
verb · to pause or cause to pause, esp abruptly · tr to restrain or control · tr to slow the growth or progress of; retard · tr to rebuke or rebuff · whenintr, ...
39 senses: 1. to pause or cause to pause, esp abruptly 2. to restrain or control 3. to slow the growth or progress of; retard.
1. : to look at (something) carefully to find mistakes, problems, etc., or to make sure there is nothing wrong with it.
/tʃɛk/ · verb. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition · verb. make an examination or investigation · verb. be careful or certain to do ...
definition 1: a test or search to make sure that something is correct or in order. The stage crew ran a check of the sound system before the concert started.
[transitive] to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable. check something She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check.
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4 days ago · : to look at or examine (someone or something) to see if there are any problems. The nurse checked on the patients regularly.
to stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing: They have begun to vaccinate children in ...