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noun \ˈchek\Definition of CHECK
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: exposure of a chess king to an attack from which he must be protected or moved to safety
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: a sudden pause or break in a progression
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: one that arrests, limits, or restrains : restraint <against all checks, rebukes, and manners, I must advance — Shakespeare>
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a : a standard for testing and evaluation : criterion b : examination <a quick check of the engine> c : inspection, investigation <a loyalty check on government employees> d : the act of testing or verifying; also : the sample or unit used for testing or verifying
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: a written order directing a bank to pay money as instructed : draft
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a : a ticket or token showing ownership or identity or indicating payment made <a baggage check> b : a counter in various games c : a slip indicating the amount due : bill
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[Middle English chek, short for cheker checker] a : a pattern in squares that resembles a checkerboard b : a fabric woven or printed with such a design
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: a mark typically √ placed beside an item to show it has been noted, examined, or verified
— check·less \ˈche-kləs\ adjective
— in check
: under restraint or control <trying to keep his emotions in check>
Examples of CHECK
- Please give the schedule a check to see if the times are correct.
- I gave the ingredients list a quick check to see if the cereal contained any sugar.
- She ran a quick check of the computer to make sure it was working properly.
- The police ran a check on the license plate and found out that the car had been stolen.
- He was penalized for an illegal check.
- He made out the check to me and signed it, and I deposited it in my account.
- Do you want to pay in cash, by check, or by credit card?
- a fabric with a blue and yellow check
Origin of CHECK
Middle English chek, from Anglo-French eschec, from Arabic shāh, from Persian, literally, king; akin to Greek ktasthai to acquire, Sanskrit kṣatra dominion
First Known Use: 15th century
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