check

US /tʃek/
UK /tʃek/
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1.

examine something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition

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Please check your answers carefully.
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The mechanic will check the car's brakes.
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inspectmonitorverifyconfirmexamine
2.

stop or slow down the progress of something undesirable

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The new policy aims to check the spread of the virus.
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He tried to check his anger.
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curbhaltrestraincontrollimit
1.

a sudden stop or slowing of a process or activity

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The unexpected obstacle caused a sudden check in their progress.
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The doctor ordered a full health check.
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inspectionexaminationhaltstoprestraint
2.

a pattern of squares, typically in two colors

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The tablecloth had a red and white check pattern.
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He wore a shirt with a blue and green check.
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plaidgridpattern
3.

(in chess) a direct attack on the king, forcing the player to move or protect the king

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He moved his knight and put the king in check.
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The queen delivered a decisive check.
4.

a written order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account to the payee named on it

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I wrote a check for the rent.
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Can I pay by check?
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bank draftmoney order
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