Check Meaning
There are 38 meaning(s) for word Check
Meaning 1 : an appraisal of the state of affairs
Example : a check on its dependability under stress
Synonyms : assay
Example : a check on its dependability under stress
Synonyms : assay
Meaning 2 : be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
Example : These stories don't check!
Synonyms : check out
Example : These stories don't check!
Synonyms : check out
Meaning 4 : a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Synonyms : chip
Synonyms : chip
Meaning 5 : examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Example : check the brakes
Synonyms : check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out
Example : check the brakes
Synonyms : check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out
Meaning 6 : develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Synonyms : condition, discipline, train
Synonyms : condition, discipline, train
Meaning 8 : lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Synonyms : contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
Synonyms : contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
Meaning 9 : the state of inactivity following an interruption
Example : held them in check
Synonyms : arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
Example : held them in check
Synonyms : arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
Meaning 10 : find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Synonyms : ascertain, determine, find out, learn, see, watch
Synonyms : ascertain, determine, find out, learn, see, watch
Meaning 12 : a written order directing a bank to pay money
Example : he paid all his bills by check
Synonyms : bank check, cheque
Example : he paid all his bills by check
Synonyms : bank check, cheque
Meaning 13 : be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Synonyms : ascertain, assure, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
Synonyms : ascertain, assure, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
Meaning 14 : mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Synonyms : checker, chequer
Synonyms : checker, chequer
Meaning 15 : additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Synonyms : confirmation, substantiation, verification
Synonyms : confirmation, substantiation, verification
Meaning 16 : a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Example : as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
Synonyms : check mark, tick
Example : as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
Synonyms : check mark, tick
Meaning 17 : the act of inspecting or verifying
Example : they made a check of their equipment,the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
Synonyms : check-out procedure, checkout
Example : they made a check of their equipment,the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
Synonyms : check-out procedure, checkout
Meaning 18 : something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Synonyms : balk, baulk, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
Synonyms : balk, baulk, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
Meaning 19 : the bill in a restaurant
Example : he asked the waiter for the check
Synonyms : chit, tab
Example : he asked the waiter for the check
Synonyms : chit, tab
Meaning 20 : put a check mark on or near or next to
Example : Please check each name on the list
Synonyms : check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off
Example : Please check each name on the list
Synonyms : check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off
Meaning 21 : be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example : The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
Synonyms : agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
Example : The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
Synonyms : agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
Meaning 22 : hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Synonyms : arrest, contain, hold back, stop, turn back
Synonyms : arrest, contain, hold back, stop, turn back
Meaning 24 : abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
Meaning 25 : arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
Example : He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
Example : He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
Meaning 26 : a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
Example : she wore a skirt with checks
Example : she wore a skirt with checks
Meaning 27 : block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
Meaning 28 : (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
Meaning 29 : consign for shipment on a vehicle
Example : check your luggage before boarding
Example : check your luggage before boarding
Meaning 30 : decline to initiate betting
Meaning 31 : hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Meaning 32 : make an examination or investigation
Example : check into the rumor,check the time of the class
Example : check into the rumor,check the time of the class
Meaning 33 : obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
Meaning 34 : place into check
Example : He checked my kings
Example : He checked my kings
Meaning 35 : stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
Example : She checked for an instant and missed a step
Example : She checked for an instant and missed a step
Meaning 36 : stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Example : The dog checked
Example : The dog checked
Meaning 37 : verify by consulting a source or authority
Example : check the spelling of this word,check your facts
Example : check the spelling of this word,check your facts
Meaning 38 : write out a check on a bank account
How to Pronounce Check
- tʃɛk