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check
(/tS//E/k )

adjective (a)

  • Checkered; designed in checks.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a written order directing a bank to pay money(noun.possession)
    Example:
    He paid all his bills by check.
    Synonym:
    bank check, cheque
    source: wordnet30
  • an appraisal of the state of affairs(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    A check on its dependability under stress.
    Synonym:
    assay
    source: wordnet30
  • the bill in a restaurant(noun.communication)
    Example:
    He asked the waiter for the check.
    Synonym:
    chit, tab
    source: wordnet30
  • the state of inactivity following an interruption(noun.state)
    Example:
    Held them in check.
    Synonym:
    arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
    source: wordnet30
  • additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    confirmation, substantiation, verification
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of inspecting or verifying(noun.act)
    Example:
    They made a check of their equipment.
    The pilot ran through the check-out procedure.
    Synonym:
    check-out procedure, checkout
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.
    Synonym:
    check mark, tick
    source: wordnet30
  • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    balk, baulk, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
    source: wordnet30
  • a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    chip
    source: wordnet30
  • a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    She wore a skirt with checks.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    bridle, curb
    source: wordnet30
  • obstructing an opponent in ice hockey(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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)
    Example:
    Check the brakes.
    Check out the engine.
    Synonym:
    check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out
    source: wordnet30
  • make an examination or investigation(verb.social)
    Example:
    Check into the rumor.
    Check the time of the class.
    source: wordnet30
  • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    ascertain, assure, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
    source: wordnet30
  • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
    source: wordnet30
  • stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution(verb.motion)
    Example:
    She checked for an instant and missed a step.
    source: wordnet30
  • put a check mark on or near or next to(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Please check each name on the list.
    Synonym:
    check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off
    source: wordnet30
  • slow the growth or development of(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    delay, retard
    source: wordnet30
  • be verified or confirmed; pass inspection(verb.stative)
    Example:
    These stories don't check!.
    Synonym:
    check out
    source: wordnet30
  • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The handwriting checks with the signature on the check.
    Synonym:
    agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
    Antonym:
    disaccord, disagree, discord
    source: wordnet30
  • block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    condition, discipline, train
    source: wordnet30
  • consign for shipment on a vehicle(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Check your luggage before boarding.
    source: wordnet30
  • hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Check your coat at the door.
    source: wordnet30
  • abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • stop in a chase especially when scent is lost(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The dog checked.
    source: wordnet30
  • mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    checker, chequer
    source: wordnet30
  • decline to initiate betting(verb.competition)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.
    Synonym:
    arrest, contain, hold back, stop, turn back
    source: wordnet30
  • place into check(verb.competition)
    Example:
    He checked my kings.
    source: wordnet30
  • write out a check on a bank account(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.
    Synonym:
    ascertain, determine, find out, learn, see, watch
    source: wordnet30
  • verify by consulting a source or authority(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Check the spelling of this word.
    Check your facts.
    source: wordnet30
  • arrest the motion (of something) abruptly(verb.change)
    Example:
    He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve.
    source: wordnet30
  • make cracks or chinks in(verb.change)
    Example:
    The heat checked the paint.
    Synonym:
    chink
    source: wordnet30
  • become fractured; break or crack on the surface only(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    break, crack
    source: wordnet30
  • 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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