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"a check on its dependability under stress"nounan appraisal of the state of affairs
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"These stories don't check!"verbbe verified or confirmed; pass inspection
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"The heat checked the paint"verbmake cracks or chinks in
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nouna mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
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"check the brakes"verbexamine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
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verbdevelop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
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verblessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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"held them in check"nounthe state of inactivity following an interruptiontype of:
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verbfind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
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verbslow the growth or development of
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"he paid all his bills by check"nouna written order directing a bank to pay money
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nounadditional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
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"as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"nouna mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
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"they made a check of their equipment" "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"nounthe act of inspecting or verifying
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nounsomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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"he asked the waiter for the check"nounthe bill in a restaurant
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"Please check each name on the list"verbput a check mark on or near or next totype of:
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"The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"verbbe compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
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verbhold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence oftype of:
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verbabandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
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"He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"verbarrest the motion (of something) abruptlytype of:
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"she wore a skirt with checks"nouna textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)type of:
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verbblock or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
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noun(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's kingtype of:
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"check your luggage before boarding"verbconsign for shipment on a vehicle
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verbdecline to initiate betting
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verbhand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
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"check into the rumor" "check the time of the class"verbmake an examination or investigation
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"He checked my kings"verbplace into check
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"She checked for an instant and missed a step"verbstop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
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"The dog checked"verbstop in a chase especially when scent is lost
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"check the spelling of this word" "check your facts"verbverify by consulting a source or authoritytype of:
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verbwrite out a check on a bank account
Definition that contains check
- catch check oneself during an action
- control check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- monitor check, track, or observe by means of a receiver
- stunt check the growth or development of
- choke check or slow down the action or effect of
- dwarf check the growth of
- verify check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- sieve check and sort carefully
- sift check and sort carefully
- dampen check; keep in check (a fire)