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English Definitions
check
N
a written order directing a bank to pay money
check
N
an appraisal of the state of affairs
check
N
the bill in a restaurant
check
N
the state of inactivity following an interruption
check
N
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
check
N
the act of inspecting or verifying
check
N
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
check
N
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
check
N
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
check
N
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
check
N
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
check
N
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
check
N
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
check
V
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
check
V
make an examination or investigation
check
V
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
check
V
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
check
V
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
check
V
put a check mark on or near or next to
check
V
slow the growth or development of
check
V
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
check
V
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
check
V
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
check
V
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
check
V
consign for shipment on a vehicle
check
V
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
check
V
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
check
V
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
check
V
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
check
V
decline to initiate betting
check
V
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
check
V
write out a check on a bank account
check
V
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
check
V
verify by consulting a source or authority
check
V
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
check
V
make cracks or chinks in
check
V
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
N
(computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error
N
a character that is added to the end of a block of transmitted data and used to check the accuracy of the transmission
check in
V
announce one's arrival, e.g. at hotels or airports
check into
V
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
check mark
N
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
V
put a check mark on or near or next to
check out
V
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
check out
V
announce one's departure from a hotel
check out
V
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
check out
V
record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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