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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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
The company is reminding riders to double-check any car before getting in and to call 911 immediately if something doesn't look right.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Just make sure to double-check the ingredients list.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Arizona Lottery officials encourage all players to double-check their tickets, just in case lightning struck twice.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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The South Miami Police Department in Florida recommends making sure to double-check that your home and car are secure, and your surveillance system and doorbell camera are working and fully charged.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
The company is reminding riders to double-check any car before getting in and to call 911 immediately if something doesn't look right.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Just make sure to double-check the ingredients list.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Arizona Lottery officials encourage all players to double-check their tickets, just in case lightning struck twice.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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