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Definition check in British 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 doing 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 confirmed that the courier had managed to pass through the security check.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
agent provocateur all-points bulletin APB
2

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
3

a pattern of squares, usually of two colours

Example

a sheet with red and white checks

Example

He was wearing a check shirt.

Synonyms and related words
arabesque argyle arrangement
4

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

Synonyms and related words
bishop capture castle
5

the bill in a restaurant

Example

How much is the check?

Synonyms and related words
à la carte bill bill of fare
Synonyms and related words
blank cheque bounce cancel a cheque
7

a tick for showing that something is correct

Synonyms and related words
© arrow asterisk
Definition check in British English

Related Words

Words related to check:

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