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noun(check)an appraisal of the state of affairs
Synonyms: assay,
Examples:
A check on its dependability under stress.
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verb(check)be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
Synonyms: check out,
Examples:
These stories don't check!.
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noun(check)a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Synonyms: chip,
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verb(check)examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Synonyms: check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out,
Examples:
Check the brakes.
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verb(check)develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
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verb(check)lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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noun(check)the state of inactivity following an interruption
Examples:
Held them in check.
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verb(check)find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
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noun(check)a written order directing a bank to pay money
Synonyms: bank check, cheque,
Examples:
He paid all his bills by check.
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verb(check)be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
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verb(check)mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
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noun(check)additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
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noun(check)a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Synonyms: check mark, tick,
Examples:
As he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name.
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noun(check)the act of inspecting or verifying
Synonyms: check-out procedure, checkout,
Examples:
They made a check of their equipment.
The pilot ran through the check-out procedure.
The pilot ran through the check-out procedure.
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noun(check)something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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noun(check)the bill in a restaurant
Examples:
He asked the waiter for the check.
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verb(check)put a check mark on or near or next to
Examples:
Please check each name on the list.
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verb(check)be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Examples:
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check.
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verb(check)hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
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verb(check)abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
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verb(check)arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
Examples:
He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve.
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noun(check)a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
Examples:
She wore a skirt with checks.
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verb(check)block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
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noun(check)(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
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verb(check)consign for shipment on a vehicle
Examples:
Check your luggage before boarding.
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verb(check)decline to initiate betting
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verb(check)hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
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verb(check)make an examination or investigation
Examples:
Check into the rumor.
Check the time of the class.
Check the time of the class.
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noun(check)obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
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verb(check)place into check
Examples:
He checked my kings.
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verb(check)stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
Examples:
She checked for an instant and missed a step.
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verb(check)stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Examples:
The dog checked.
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verb(check)verify by consulting a source or authority
Examples:
Check the spelling of this word.
Check your facts.
Check your facts.
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verb(check)write out a check on a bank account