Hyphenation of check

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check

Definitions of check:

1.
A written order directing a bank to pay money
He paid all his bills by check
2.
An appraisal of the state of affairs
They made an assay of the contents A check on its dependability under stress
3.
The bill in a restaurant
He asked the waiter for the check
4.
The state of inactivity following an interruption
The negotiations were in arrest Held them in check During the halt he got some lunch The momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow He spent the entire stop in his seat
5.
Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
6.
The act of inspecting or verifying
They made a check of their equipment The pilot ran through the check-out procedure
7.
A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
As he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
8.
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
9.
A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
10.
A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
She wore a skirt with checks
11.
The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
12.
Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13.
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
14.
Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Check the brakes Check out the engine
15.
Make an examination or investigation
Check into the rumor Check the time of the class
16.
Be careful or certain to do something
Make certain of something He verified that the valves were closed See that the curtains are closed Control the quality of the product
17.
Lessen the intensity of
Temper Hold in restraint Hold or keep within limits Moderate your alcohol intake Hold your tongue Hold your temper Control your anger
18.
Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
She checked for an instant and missed a step
19.
Put a check mark on or near or next to
Please check each name on the list Tick off the items Mark off the units
20.
Slow the growth or development of
The brain damage will retard the child's language development
21.
Be verified or confirmed
Pass inspection These stories don't check!
22.
Be compatible, similar or consistent
Coincide in their characteristics The two stories don't agree in many details The handwriting checks with the signature on the check The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
23.
Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
24.
Develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice
Especially to teach self-control Parents must discipline their children Is this dog trained?
25.
Consign for shipment on a vehicle
Check your luggage before boarding
26.
Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Check your coat at the door
27.
Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
28.
Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
The dog checked
29.
Mark into squares or draw squares on
Draw crossed lines on
30.
Decline to initiate betting
31.
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
Check the expansion or influence of Arrest the downward trend Check the growth of communism in South East Asia Contain the rebel movement Turn back the tide of communism
32.
Place into check
He checked my kings
33.
Write out a check on a bank account
34.
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
I want to see whether she speaks French See whether it works Find out if he speaks Russian Check whether the train leaves on time
35.
Verify by consulting a source or authority
Check the spelling of this word Check your facts
36.
Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
37.
Make cracks or chinks in
The heat checked the paint
38.
Become fractured
Break or crack on the surface only The glass cracked when it was heated

Synonyms of check:

nounbank check, cheque, draft, bill of exchange, order of payment
noun assay, appraisal, assessment
noun chit, tab, bill, account, invoice
noun arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage, inaction, inactivity, inactiveness
noun confirmation, verification, substantiation, proof, cogent evidence
noun checkout, check-out procedure, inspection, review
nouncheck mark, tick, mark
noun hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap, difficulty
noun chip, blemish, defect, mar
noun weave
noun bridle, curb, restraint
noun obstruction
nounchess move
verbcheck up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into, analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
verb examine, see
verb see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure, verify
verb control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate, restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
verb stop, halt
verbcheck off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick, verify
verb retard, delay, change, alter, modify
verbcheck out
verb match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree, equal, be
verb obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
verb discipline, train, condition, develop, make grow
verb consign, charge
verb consign, charge
verb stop, halt
verb stop, halt
verb checker, chequer, draw
verb move, go
verbturn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back, defend
verb attack, aggress
verbwrite out, issue, make out, cut
verb determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
verb verify
verb stop
verb chink, crack
verb crack, break, change

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