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check [ˈtʃɛk]

1 check verb
  • to look at (something) carefully to find mistakes, problems, etc., or to make sure there is nothing wrong with it —+ for
  • to get information by looking at something, asking about something, etc. —often followed by to + verb
  • to look at or in (a place) in order to find or get something or someone

2 check noun
  • the act or process of looking at or examining something to find out information or see if there is anything wrong with it
  • something that stops or limits another thing—usually + on
  • an act of hitting or stopping a player in order to steal the ball or puck, defend a goal, etc.

3 check noun
  • a pattern of squares in different colors —often used before another noun