Definition of check
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adjective (a)
Checkered; designed in checks. (adjective)
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noun (n)
a written order directing a bank to pay money (noun.possession)
Example: He paid all his bills by check.
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an appraisal of the state of affairs (noun.cognition)
Example: A check on its dependability under stress.
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the bill in a restaurant (noun.communication)
Example: He asked the waiter for the check.
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the state of inactivity following an interruption (noun.state)
Example: Held them in check.
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additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (noun.cognition)
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the act of inspecting or verifying (noun.act)
Example: They made a check of their equipment.
The pilot ran through the check-out procedure.
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a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (noun.communication)
Example: As he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name.
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something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun.cognition)
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a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute)
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a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (noun.artifact)
Example: She wore a skirt with checks.
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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act)
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obstructing an opponent in ice hockey (noun.act)
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(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king (noun.act)
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A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check , and must be made safe at the next move. (noun)
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verb (v)
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition)
Example: Check the brakes.
Check out the engine.
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make an examination or investigation (verb.social)
Example: Check into the rumor.
Check the time of the class.
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be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)
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stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion)
Example: She checked for an instant and missed a step.
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put a check mark on or near or next to (verb.cognition)
Example: Please check each name on the list.
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slow the growth or development of (verb.change)
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be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative)
Example: These stories don't check!.
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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics (verb.stative)
Example: The handwriting checks with the signature on the check.
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block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (verb.social)
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develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb.social)
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consign for shipment on a vehicle (verb.possession)
Example: Check your luggage before boarding.
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hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping (verb.possession)
Example: Check your coat at the door.
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abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey (verb.motion)
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stop in a chase especially when scent is lost (verb.motion)
Example: The dog checked.
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mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on (verb.creation)
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decline to initiate betting (verb.competition)
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hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of (verb.competition)
Example: Check the growth of communism in South East Asia.
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place into check (verb.competition)
Example: He checked my kings.
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write out a check on a bank account (verb.communication)
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find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)
Example: Check whether the train leaves on time.
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verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition)
Example: Check the spelling of this word.
Check your facts.
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arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (verb.change)
Example: He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve.
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make cracks or chinks in (verb.change)
Example: The heat checked the paint.
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become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)
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To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check. (verb)
source: webster1913
To make a stop; to pause; -- with at . (verb)
source: webster1913
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