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

What’s different is how quickly Nielsen is now able to collect, collate, and double-check its numbers. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

This includes a definitive decision from AI, but the technology is not yet trusted implicitly, so the kick point, identity and position of the players involved are double-checked. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

As such, those answers should always be checked and double-checked manually against the original sources. — Valentina Drofa, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Always double-check with your local municipality before starting any work. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 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