Check
nounNoun
the act of inspecting or verifying
“they made a check of their equipment”
“the pilot ran through the check-out procedure”
Similar:CheckoutType of:ReviewInspectionan appraisal of the state of affairs
“a check on its dependability under stress”
Similar:AssayType of:AppraisalAssessmentthe state of inactivity following an interruption
“held them in check”
a written order directing a bank to pay money
“he paid all his bills by check”
Similar:ChequeType of:Drafta mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
“as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name”
the bill in a restaurant
“he asked the waiter for the check”
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
“she wore a skirt with checks”
Type of:Weavea mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Similar:ChipType of:MarDefectBlemishadditional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Type of:Proofsomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
Type of:Obstruction
Verb
make cracks or chinks in
“The heat checked the paint”
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
“check the brakes”
Type of:ExamineStudyAnalyzeput a check mark on or near or next to
“Please check each name on the list”
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
“The handwriting checks with the signature on the check”
Type of:EqualBebe verified or confirmed; pass inspection
“These stories don't check!”
make an examination or investigation
“check into the rumor”
“check the time of the class”
verify by consulting a source or authority
“check the spelling of this word”
“check your facts”
Type of:Verifyarrest the motion (of something) abruptly
“He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve”
Type of:Stopconsign for shipment on a vehicle
“check your luggage before boarding”
Type of:ConsignChargeplace into check
“He checked my kings”
Type of:AttackAggressstop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
“She checked for an instant and missed a step”
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
“The dog checked”
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Type of:Developbecome fractured; break or crack on the surface only
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
slow the growth or development of
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Similar:CheckerChequerType of:Drawhold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
Type of:ObstructStymyStymiedecline to initiate betting
Type of:MoveGohand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Type of:ConsignChargewrite out a check on a bank account
Type of:CutIssue
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