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Definition check in American English

check noun

noun
/tʃek/

▪ final, random, regular, routine, stringent, thorough

1

an examination of something to find out whether it is as it should be

Example

a check for spelling errors

Example

They do routine checks on the condition of the planes.

Example

He made a final check of the doors to be sure they were locked.

Example

They'll be running a sound check before the concert.

Synonyms and related words
examination analysis review
1.1

an examination of someone to find out whether they are healthy

Example

a routine check for skin cancer

Synonyms and related words
amniocentesis autopsy biopsy
1.2

an examination by the police, army, etc. of an area, or people or vehicles passing through an area, in order to be certain that there is no danger or illegal activity

Example

Airport police later confirmed that the courier had managed to pass through the security check without being detected.

Example

They run a police check on all applicants for a gun license.

2

one of the pieces of printed paper that your bank gives you so you can pay for things without using money

Example

a check for $50

Example

Can I pay by check?

Synonyms and related words
blank check bounce cancel a check
3

something that controls another thing and stops it from becoming worse, too powerful, etc.

Example

Economic forces act as a check on political power.

Synonyms and related words
red line limit constraint
4

a piece of paper that you are given in a restaurant showing you how much money you owe. Another word for this is bill, which is the usual British word

Example

How much is the check?

Synonyms and related words
à la carte all-you-can-eat bill
5

a mark ✓ that you put next to something to show that it is correct or that you have dealt with it. The British word is tick.

Synonyms and related words
© arrow asterisk
6

a pattern of squares, usually of two colors

Example

a sheet with red and white checks

Example

He was wearing a check shirt.

Synonyms and related words
arabesque argyle arrangement
7

the position of the king in the game of chess when it is threatened by another piece

Synonyms and related words
bishop capture castle
Definition check in American English

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