double-check

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verb

ˌdə-bəl-ˈchek 

ˈdə-bəl-ˌchek

double-checked; double-checking; double-checks

transitive verb

: to subject to a double check

data double-checked for accuracy

intransitive verb

: to make a double check

double check

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noun

: a careful checking to determine accuracy, condition, or progress especially of something already checked

Examples of double-check in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Go through your grocery items and double-check your receipts. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Oct. 2026

Ensure that the display is the only display detected, then double-check the active signal resolution in the monitor's OSD by navigating to General > Information. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026

Throughout the holiday season, these dates are typically extended, so be sure to double-check at the time of purchase. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026

After double-checking their numbers, Nick counters the £45 million with £315 million, which Cathcarts rejects outright. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1920, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-check

• biotech
• bottleneck
• quarterdeck
• turtleneck
• zapotec
• aztec
• breakneck
• codec
• exec
• mixtec
• paycheck
• pinchbeck

Kids Definition

double-check

verb

dou·​ble-check

ˌdəb-əl-ˈchek, 

ˈdəb-əl-ˌchek

: to make a careful check (as for accuracy) of something already checked

double check noun