Definition of check

adjective (a)

• Checkered; designed in checks. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

noun (n)

• a written order directing a bank to pay money (noun.possession)

  Synonym: bank check, cheque
  

  Example:
  He paid all his bills by check.
  

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• an appraisal of the state of affairs (noun.cognition)

  Synonym: assay
  

  Example:
  A check on its dependability under stress.
  

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• the bill in a restaurant (noun.communication)

  Synonym: chit, tab
  

  Example:
  He asked the waiter for the check.
  

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• the state of inactivity following an interruption (noun.state)

  Synonym: arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
  

  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)

  Synonym: confirmation, substantiation, verification
  

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• the act of inspecting or verifying (noun.act)

  Synonym: check-out procedure, checkout
  

  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)

  Synonym: check mark, tick
  

  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)

  Synonym: balk, baulk, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
  

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• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: chip
  

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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)

  Synonym: bridle, curb
  

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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)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out
  

  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)

  Synonym: ascertain, assure, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
  

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• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)

  Synonym: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
  

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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)

  Synonym: check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off
  

  Example:
  Please check each name on the list.
  

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• slow the growth or development of (verb.change)

  Synonym: delay, retard
  

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• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative)

  Synonym: check out
  

  Example:
  These stories don't check!.
  

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• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics (verb.stative)

  Synonym: agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
  Antonym: disaccord, disagree, discord
  

  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)

  Synonym: condition, discipline, train
  

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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)

  Synonym: checker, chequer
  

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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)

  Synonym: arrest, contain, hold back, stop, turn back
  

  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)

  Synonym: ascertain, determine, find out, learn, see, watch
  

  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)

  Synonym: chink
  

  Example:
  The heat checked the paint.
  

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• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)

  Synonym: break, crack
  

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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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