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

Many internal county government processes touch multiple departments, which provides us with opportunities to verify and double-check the accuracy of calculations and documents. —Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024

This includes double-checking the URL before making a purchase. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 July 2024

This is the perfect day to socialize with others; however, double-check banking details. —Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 11 July 2024

Businesses that fail to spend time double-checking their work can find themselves in a similar bind as the law firm Levidow, Levidow & Oberman. —Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1944, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1953, in the meaning defined above

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