checking

1.

examine (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 luggage

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2.

stop or slow the progress of (something, typically something undesirable).

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efforts were made to check the disease

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check checked check in check on check into check out check-up