check
noun.
a written order directing a bank to pay money
he paid all his bills by check
Synonym: cheque, bank check
noun.
an appraisal of the state of affairs
they made an assay of the contents|a check on its dependability under stress
Synonym: assay
noun.
the bill in a restaurant
he asked the waiter for the check
Synonym: chit, tab
noun.
the state of inactivity following an interruption
the negotiations were in arrest|held them in check|during the halt he got some lunch|the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow|he spent the entire stop in his seat
Synonym: stoppage, stop, stay, hitch, halt, arrest
noun.
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
Synonym: verification, substantiation, confirmation
noun.
the act of inspecting or verifying
they made a check of their equipment|the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
Synonym: check-out procedure, checkout
noun.
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
Synonym: check mark, tick
noun.
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonym: impediment, hindrance, hinderance, handicap, deterrent, baulk, balk
noun.
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Synonym: chip
noun.
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
she wore a skirt with checks
noun.
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
Synonym: bridle, curb
noun.
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
noun.
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
verb.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
check the brakes|Check out the engine
Synonym: suss out, look into, go over, check up on, check over, check out, check into
verb.
make an examination or investigation
check into the rumor|check the time of the class
verb.
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
He verified that the valves were closed|See that the curtains are closed|control the quality of the product
Synonym: see to it, see, insure, ensure, control, assure, ascertain
verb.
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate your alcohol intake|hold your tongue|hold your temper|control your anger
Synonym: moderate, hold in, hold, curb, control, contain
verb.
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
She checked for an instant and missed a step
verb.
put a check mark on or near or next to
Please check each name on the list|tick off the items|mark off the units
Synonym: tick off, tick, mark off, mark, check off
verb.
slow the growth or development of
The brain damage will retard the child's language development
Synonym: retard, delay
verb.
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
These stories don't check!
Synonym: check out
verb.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
The two stories don't agree in many details|The handwriting checks with the signature on the check|The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Synonym: agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
verb.
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
verb.
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children|Is this dog trained?
Synonym: train, discipline, condition
verb.
consign for shipment on a vehicle
check your luggage before boarding
verb.
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Check your coat at the door
verb.
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
verb.
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
The dog checked
verb.
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Synonym: checker, chequer
verb.
decline to initiate betting
verb.
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Arrest the downward trend|Check the growth of communism in South East Asia|Contain the rebel movement|Turn back the tide of communism
Synonym: turn back, stop, hold back, contain, arrest
verb.
place into check
He checked my kings
verb.
write out a check on a bank account
verb.
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
I want to see whether she speaks French|See whether it works|find out if he speaks Russian|Check whether the train leaves on time
Synonym: watch, see, learn, find out, determine, ascertain
verb.
verify by consulting a source or authority
check the spelling of this word|check your facts
verb.
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
verb.
make cracks or chinks in
The heat checked the paint
Synonym: chink
verb.
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
The glass cracked when it was heated
Synonym: break, crack