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Definitions of check
  1. noun
    an appraisal of the state of affairs
    "a check on its dependability under stress"

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  2. verb
    be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
    "These stories don't check!"

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  3. verb
    make cracks or chinks in
    "The heat checked the paint"

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  4. noun
    a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

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  5. verb
    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
    "check the brakes"
  6. verb
    develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
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  7. verb
    become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

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  8. verb
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  9. noun
    the state of inactivity following an interruption
    "held them in check"
  10. verb
    find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
  11. verb
    slow the growth or development of

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  12. noun
    a written order directing a bank to pay money
    "he paid all his bills by check"

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  13. verb
    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
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  14. verb
    mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

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  15. noun
    additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
  16. noun
    a 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"

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  17. noun
    the act of inspecting or verifying
    "they made a check of their equipment" "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
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  18. noun
    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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  19. noun
    the bill in a restaurant
    "he asked the waiter for the check"

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  20. verb
    put a check mark on or near or next to
    "Please check each name on the list"
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  21. verb
    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
    "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
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  22. verb
    hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
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  23. noun
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

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  24. verb
    abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
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  25. verb
    arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
    "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
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  26. noun
    a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
    "she wore a skirt with checks"
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  27. verb
    block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
  28. noun
    (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
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  29. verb
    consign for shipment on a vehicle
    "check your luggage before boarding"
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  30. verb
    decline to initiate betting
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  31. verb
    hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
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  32. verb
    make an examination or investigation
    "check into the rumor" "check the time of the class"
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  33. noun
    obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
  34. verb
    place into check
    "He checked my kings"
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  35. verb
    stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
    "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
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  36. verb
    stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
    "The dog checked"
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  37. verb
    verify by consulting a source or authority
    "check the spelling of this word" "check your facts"
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  38. verb
    write out a check on a bank account
Examples of check
  • "a check on its dependability under stress"
  • "These stories don't check!"
  • "The heat checked the paint"
  • "check the brakes"
  • "held them in check"
  • "he paid all his bills by check"
  • "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
  • "they made a check of their equipment"
  • "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
  • "he asked the waiter for the check"
  • "Please check each name on the list"
  • "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
  • "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
  • "she wore a skirt with checks"
  • "check your luggage before boarding"
  • "check into the rumor"
  • "check the time of the class"
  • "He checked my kings"
  • "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
  • "The dog checked"
  • "check the spelling of this word"
  • "check your facts"
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