2 meanings: 1. the process of making sure that something is correct or satisfactory 2. an inspection.... Click for more definitions.
Through a complex development having to do with senses that evolved from the notion of checking the king, check came to mean something used to ensure accuracy or authenticity.
· checking (countable and uncountable, plural checkings) (ice hockey) The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check. (countable, finance, informal) A checking …
[intransitive, transitive] to look at something or ask somebody to find out if something/somebody is present, correct or true or if something is how you think it is. We'll check back in a couple of …
to inspect or test the condition, safety, etc., of:[~ + object] We had our mechanic check the car for any damage.
Turn the tap on and check for leaks. check something against/with something (=compare something with something else to see whether they are the same) You must check the …
The police are checking on [= checking up on] him. I asked the waiter to check on [=find out what was happening with] my order.
The term 'checking' [ˈtʃɛkɪŋ] refers to the process of investigating or verifying something, such as financial records, homework, or a driver's license. It can also refer to the act of examining …
CHECKING definition: 1. present participle of check 2. to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or…. Learn more.
restrain, check, curb, bridle mean to hold back from or control in doing something. restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes. check …
