ˌdə-bəl-ˈchek 
ˈdə-bəl-ˌchek
double-checked; double-checking; double-checks
: to subject to a double check
data double-checked for accuracy
: to make a double check
: a careful checking to determine accuracy, condition, or progress especially of something already checked
Examples of double-check in a Sentence
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Varies by location, find the store locator here to double-check the opening hours of your nearest Aldi.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
Make sure to double-check with your preferred airline for flight availability.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
For example, a fintech lending company using AI for credit scoring might have a team double-check results to ensure fairness.
—Igor Fedulov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true deals If a deal looks unbelievably cheap or comes from an unfamiliar seller, double-check the product reviews and seller ratings on Amazon.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Varies by location, find the store locator here to double-check the opening hours of your nearest Aldi.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
Make sure to double-check with your preferred airline for flight availability.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
For example, a fintech lending company using AI for credit scoring might have a team double-check results to ensure fairness.
—Igor Fedulov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for double-check
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“Double-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-check. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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