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Check

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Definitions for Check

noun
a written order directing a bank to pay money
Synonyms
bank check cheque
Examples
  1. he paid all his bills by check
noun
an appraisal of the state of affairs
Synonyms
assay
Examples
  1. they made an assay of the contents
  2. a check on its dependability under stress
noun
the bill in a restaurant
Synonyms
chit tab
Examples
  1. he asked the waiter for the check
noun
the state of inactivity following an interruption
Synonyms
arrest halt hitch stay stop stoppage
Examples
  1. the negotiations were in arrest
  2. held them in check
  3. during the halt he got some lunch
  4. the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
  5. he spent the entire stop in his seat
noun
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Synonyms
confirmation verification substantiation
Examples
  1. fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
noun
the act of inspecting or verifying
Synonyms
checkout check-out procedure
Examples
  1. they made a check of their equipment
  2. the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
noun
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Synonyms
check mark tick
Examples
  1. as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
noun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms
hindrance hinderance deterrent impediment balk baulk handicap
noun
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Synonyms
chip
noun
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
Examples
  1. she wore a skirt with checks
noun
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
Synonyms
bridle curb
Examples
  1. his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
noun
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
noun
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
verb
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Synonyms
check up on look into check out suss out check over go over check into
Examples
  1. check the brakes
  2. Check out the engine
verb
make an examination or investigation
Examples
  1. check into the rumor
  2. check the time of the class
verb
be careful or certain to do something
Synonyms
see insure see to it ensure control ascertain assure
Examples
  1. make certain of something
  2. He verified that the valves were closed
  3. See that the curtains are closed
  4. control the quality of the product
verb
lessen the intensity of
Synonyms
control hold in hold contain curb moderate
Examples
  1. temper
  2. hold in restraint
  3. hold or keep within limits
  4. moderate your alcohol intake
  5. hold your tongue
  6. hold your temper
  7. control your anger
verb
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
Examples
  1. She checked for an instant and missed a step
verb
put a check mark on or near or next to
Synonyms
check off mark mark off tick off tick
Examples
  1. Please check each name on the list
  2. tick off the items
  3. mark off the units
verb
slow the growth or development of
Synonyms
retard delay
Examples
  1. The brain damage will retard the child's language development
verb
be verified or confirmed
Synonyms
check out
Examples
  1. pass inspection
  2. These stories don't check!
verb
be compatible, similar or consistent
Synonyms
match fit correspond jibe gibe tally agree
Examples
  1. coincide in their characteristics
  2. The two stories don't agree in many details
  3. The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
  4. The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
verb
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
verb
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice
Synonyms
discipline train condition
Examples
  1. especially to teach self-control
  2. Parents must discipline their children
  3. Is this dog trained?
verb
consign for shipment on a vehicle
Examples
  1. check your luggage before boarding
verb
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Examples
  1. Check your coat at the door
verb
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
verb
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Examples
  1. The dog checked
verb
mark into squares or draw squares on
Synonyms
checker chequer
Examples
  1. draw crossed lines on
verb
decline to initiate betting
verb
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
Synonyms
turn back arrest stop contain hold back
Examples
  1. check the expansion or influence of
  2. Arrest the downward trend
  3. Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
  4. Contain the rebel movement
  5. Turn back the tide of communism
verb
place into check
Examples
  1. He checked my kings
verb
write out a check on a bank account
verb
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Synonyms
determine find out see ascertain watch learn
Examples
  1. I want to see whether she speaks French
  2. See whether it works
  3. find out if he speaks Russian
  4. Check whether the train leaves on time
verb
verify by consulting a source or authority
Examples
  1. check the spelling of this word
  2. check your facts
verb
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
Examples
  1. He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
verb
make cracks or chinks in
Synonyms
chink
Examples
  1. The heat checked the paint
verb
become fractured
Synonyms
crack break
Examples
  1. break or crack on the surface only
  2. The glass cracked when it was heated

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