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check

(/tS//E/k )

adjective (a)

Checkered; designed in checks.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

a written order directing a bank to pay money(noun.possession)

Example:
He paid all his bills by check.

Synonym:
bank check, cheque

source: wordnet30
an appraisal of the state of affairs(noun.cognition)

Example:
A check on its dependability under stress.

Synonym:
assay

source: wordnet30
the bill in a restaurant(noun.communication)

Example:
He asked the waiter for the check.

Synonym:
chit, tab

source: wordnet30
the state of inactivity following an interruption(noun.state)

Example:
Held them in check.

Synonym:
arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage

source: wordnet30
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
confirmation, substantiation, verification

source: wordnet30
the act of inspecting or verifying(noun.act)

Example:
They made a check of their equipment.
The pilot ran through the check-out procedure.

Synonym:
check-out procedure, checkout

source: wordnet30
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.(noun.communication)

Example:
As he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name.

Synonym:
check mark, tick

source: wordnet30
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
balk, baulk, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment

source: wordnet30
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
chip

source: wordnet30
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)(noun.artifact)

Example:
She wore a skirt with checks.

source: wordnet30
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess(noun.act)

Synonym:
bridle, curb

source: wordnet30
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would, if it were any other piece, expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check, and must be made safe at the next move.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition(verb.cognition)

Example:
Check the brakes.
Check out the engine.

Synonym:
check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out

source: wordnet30
make an examination or investigation(verb.social)

Example:
Check into the rumor.
Check the time of the class.

source: wordnet30
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
ascertain, assure, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it

source: wordnet30
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits(verb.social)

Synonym:
contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate

source: wordnet30
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution(verb.motion)

Example:
She checked for an instant and missed a step.

source: wordnet30
put a check mark on or near or next to(verb.cognition)

Example:
Please check each name on the list.

Synonym:
check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off

source: wordnet30
slow the growth or development of(verb.change)

Synonym:
delay, retard

source: wordnet30
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection(verb.stative)

Example:
These stories don't check!.

Synonym:
check out

source: wordnet30
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics(verb.stative)

Example:
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check.

Synonym:
agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
Antonym:
disaccord, disagree, discord

source: wordnet30
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control(verb.social)

Synonym:
condition, discipline, train

source: wordnet30
consign for shipment on a vehicle(verb.possession)

Example:
Check your luggage before boarding.

source: wordnet30
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping(verb.possession)

Example:
Check your coat at the door.

source: wordnet30
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost(verb.motion)

Example:
The dog checked.

source: wordnet30
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on(verb.creation)

Synonym:
checker, chequer

source: wordnet30
decline to initiate betting(verb.competition)

source: wordnet30
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of(verb.competition)

Example:
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia.

Synonym:
arrest, contain, hold back, stop, turn back

source: wordnet30
place into check(verb.competition)

Example:
He checked my kings.

source: wordnet30
write out a check on a bank account(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort(verb.communication)

Example:
Check whether the train leaves on time.

Synonym:
ascertain, determine, find out, learn, see, watch

source: wordnet30
verify by consulting a source or authority(verb.cognition)

Example:
Check the spelling of this word.
Check your facts.

source: wordnet30
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly(verb.change)

Example:
He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve.

source: wordnet30
make cracks or chinks in(verb.change)

Example:
The heat checked the paint.

Synonym:
chink

source: wordnet30
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only(verb.change)

Synonym:
break, crack

source: wordnet30
To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, esp. his king, in check; to put in check.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make a stop; to pause; -- with at.(verb)

source: webster1913

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