check
definition: the act of inspecting or verifying
example: they made a check of their equipment
speech part: noun
synonyms:
checkout
definition: (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
example:
speech part: noun
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definition: obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
example:
speech part: noun
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definition: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
example:
speech part: noun
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bridle
definition: a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines, resembling a checkerboard
example: We wore skirts with checks.
speech part: noun
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definition: a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
example:
speech part: noun
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chip
definition: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
example:
speech part: noun
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balk
definition: an appraisal of the state of affairs
example:
speech part: noun
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assay
definition: additional proof that something that was believed is correct, such as some fact, hypothesis, or theory
example: We received a check once our report was analyzed.
speech part: noun
definition: the bill in a restaurant
example: I asked the waiter for the check.
speech part: noun
definition: a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed
example: As I called the role I put a check mark by each student's name.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
tick
check mark
definition: a written order directing a bank to pay money
example: We paid all our bills by check.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
bank check
cheque
definition: the state of inactivity following an interruption
example:
speech part: noun
definition: to make cracks or chinks in
example: The heat checked the paint.
speech part: verb
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chink
definition: to arrest the motion of something abruptly
example: I checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve.
speech part: verb
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definition: to slow the growth or development of
example: Our largest competitor checked our growth locally when they opened up across the street from us.
speech part: verb
definition: to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
example: check the brakes
speech part: verb
definition: to put a check mark on or near or next to
example: Please check each name on the list
speech part: verb
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mark
definition: to verify by consulting a source or authority
example: I checked your documents and they seem fine.
speech part: verb
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definition: to find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
example: I'll check on your flights.
speech part: verb
definition: to place into check
example: With a move of their pawn, they checked my king.
speech part: verb
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definition: to hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
example: We should check the influence of our enemy's ideology.
speech part: verb
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arrest
definition: to decline to initiate betting
example: I checked my hand.
speech part: verb
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definition: to stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
example: They repeatedly checked their watch while waiting for the train.
speech part: verb
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definition: to stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
example: The dog checked.
speech part: verb
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definition: to abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
example:
speech part: verb
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definition: to hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
example: You can check your coat over there.
speech part: verb
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definition: to consign for shipment on a vehicle
example: Check your luggage before boarding.
speech part: verb
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definition: to lessen the intensity of
example: The medication checked my back pain.
speech part: verb
definition: to make an examination or investigation
example: Check into the rumor.
speech part: verb
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definition: to block or impede a player from the opposing team in ice hockey
example: I was checked so hard I came out of my skates.
speech part: verb
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definition: to be verified or confirmed
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
check out