Checking - English meaning
tʃek
Checking – definitions in English dictionary
verbExamine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
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Customs officers have the right to check all luggageSynonims:
ExamineInspectLook atLook overScrutinizeScanSurveyStudyInvestigateResearchProbeDissectExploreLook intoInquire intoGo intoGo over with a fine-tooth combCheck outTestMonitorverbStop or slow the progress of (something, typically something undesirable).
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Efforts were made to check the diseaseSynonims:
HaltStopArrestBring to a standstillCut shortBarObstructHamperImpedeInhibitFrustrateFoilThwartStand in the way ofPreventCurbBlockStallHold upInterfere withRetardDelaySlowverb(of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are travelling.
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I checked my bag and got my boarding passverbMark or click on (a box) in order to select a particular option on a form, questionnaire, etc.
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Users who want privacy should check the box that prevents your files from being sharedverbMove a piece or pawn to a square where it attacks (the opposing king).
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He moves his knight to check my king againverb(in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing another player to do so instead.
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Each player may check, bet, call, or raise as usual, staking the required amount for each card they…verb(of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent.
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At last they struck upon the scent of the blood, and they checked for a moment to make sure.
nounAn examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.
Usage examples:
A campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances
nounA stopping or slowing of progress.
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There was no check to the expansion of the market
nounA move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent's king and by which the king may be checkmated.
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A move that is neither a capture, a check nor a direct attack.
nounThe bill in a restaurant.
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Responsible persons may also include those who sign checks for the gallery or who have the authorit…
nounA token of identification for left luggage.
nounA counter used as a stake in a gambling game.
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The gambling checks weren't worth anything, not until you cashed them at the casino cage.
nounA part of a piano which catches the hammer and prevents it retouching the strings.
nounA crack or flaw in timber.
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Sanded and rough sawn plywood will develop surface checks, especially when exposed to moisture and …
exclamationExpressing assent or agreement.
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Great design check. wide selection check.
exclamationUsed by a chess player to announce that the opponent's king has been placed in check.
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Mcdonnell spoke no french, annette spoke no english, and so almost the only word that passed betwee…
nounA pattern of small squares.
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A fine black-and-white check
adjectiveHaving a checked pattern.
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A blue check t-shirt
verbPresent participle of check
verbTo make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly
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You should always check your oil, water, and tyres before taking your car on a long trip., check so…
verbTo find out about something
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[ + question word ] i called them yesterday to check when they were arriving., [ + to infinitive ] …
verbTo stop someone from doing or saying something, or to prevent something from increasing or continuing
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They have begun to vaccinate children in an attempt to check the spread of the disease.
verbTo give your bags to airport employees to be put on a plane for you, rather than carrying them on and off the plane yourself
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I got my boarding pass and checked my suitcase., checked bag the law required that every checked ba…
verbTo leave something with someone at a particular place, so that they can take care of it for a short time
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It was hot so we checked our coats before going round the gallery.
verbIf information checks, it agrees with other information
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Check with her statement checks with most of the eye-witness reports.
verbTo mark something with a check
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Check the box next to your name and click ok.
verbIn the game of chess, to put the other player's king under direct attack, so that he or she is forced to defend against the attack in the next move
verbIn some sports such as ice hockey, to hit or push another player in order to try to make that player lose the ball or puck
Usage examples:
He checked stevens into the boards and stole the puck., if you check a player too hard, you might i…
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Word origin
Middle English (originally as used in the game of chess): the noun and exclamation from Old French eschec, from medieval Latin scaccus, via Arabic from Persian šāh ‘king’; the verb from Old F
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