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1. check

verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

2. check

noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] a written order directing a bank to pay money.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

3. check

verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

4. check

verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] make an examination or investigation.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

5. check

verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

6. check

noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] an appraisal of the state of affairs.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

7. check

noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] the bill in a restaurant.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

8. check

noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

9. check

noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] the state of inactivity following an interruption.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)

10. check

verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] slow the growth or development of.

Etymology

  • check (English)
  • eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • scacus (Latin)
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