check
English Thesaurus
1. the act of inspecting or verifying (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | inspection, review, |
| definition | : | a formal or official examination (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | spot check, |
| definition | : | a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning (noun.act) |
2. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | chess move, |
| definition | : | the act of moving a chess piece (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | discovered check, |
| definition | : | a check on the opponent's king that is delivered by moving a piece out of the line of attack by a queen or rook or bishop (noun.act) |
| domain category | : | chess, chess game, |
| definition | : | a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king (noun.act) |
3. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | obstruction, |
| definition | : | getting in someone's way (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | crosscheck, |
| definition | : | an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | poke check, |
| definition | : | knocking the puck away by jabbing at it with the hockey stick (noun.act) |
| part meronym | : | hockey, hockey game, ice hockey, |
| definition | : | a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks (noun.act) |
4. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | restraint, |
| definition | : | the act of controlling by restraining someone or something (noun.act) |
5. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | weave, |
| definition | : | pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric (noun.artifact) |
6. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | blemish, defect, mar, |
| definition | : | a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) (noun.attribute) |
7. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | difficulty, |
| definition | : | a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | albatross, millstone, |
| definition | : | (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | bind, |
| definition | : | something that hinders as if with bonds (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | diriment impediment, |
| definition | : | (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage) (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | drag, |
| definition | : | something that slows or delays progress (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | obstacle, obstruction, |
| definition | : | something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | straitjacket, |
| definition | : | anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines (noun.cognition) |
8. an appraisal of the state of affairs (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | appraisal, assessment, |
| definition | : | the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | countercheck, double check, |
| definition | : | something that checks the correctness of a previous check (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | apgar score, |
| definition | : | an assessment of the physical condition of a newborn infant; involves heart rate and muscle tone and respiratory effort and color and reflex responsiveness (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | paternity test, |
| definition | : | a test based on blood groups to determine whether a particular man could be the biological father of a particular child; negative results prove he was not the father but positive results show only that he could be (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | stress test, |
| definition | : | a test measuring how a system functions when subjected to controlled amounts of stress (noun.cognition) |
9. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | cogent evidence, proof, |
| definition | : | any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | bed check, |
| definition | : | a check that everyone is in bed by the time they should be (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | crosscheck, |
| definition | : | an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | checksum, |
| definition | : | a digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage (noun.cognition) |
10. the bill in a restaurant (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | account, bill, invoice, |
| definition | : | an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered (noun.communication) |
11. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | mark, |
| definition | : | a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) (noun.communication) |
12. a written order directing a bank to pay money (noun.possession)
| hyponym | : | bad check, bad cheque, |
| definition | : | a check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | kite, |
| definition | : | a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | kite, |
| definition | : | a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | counter check, |
| definition | : | a blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | giro, giro cheque, |
| definition | : | a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | paycheck, payroll check, |
| definition | : | a check issued in payment of wages or salary (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | certified check, certified cheque, |
| definition | : | a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | blank check, blank cheque, |
| definition | : | a check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank (noun.possession) |
13. the state of inactivity following an interruption (noun.state)
| hyponym | : | countercheck, |
| definition | : | a check that restrains another check (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | logjam, |
| definition | : | any stoppage attributable to unusual activity (noun.state) |
14. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change, |
| definition | : | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | crack, |
| definition | : | break partially but keep its integrity (verb.change) |
| verb group | : | check, chink, |
| definition | : | make cracks or chinks in (verb.change) |
| verb group | : | crack, |
| definition | : | cause to become cracked (verb.change) |
15. make cracks or chinks in (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | crack, |
| definition | : | cause to become cracked (verb.change) |
| verb group | : | break, check, crack, |
| definition | : | become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change) |
16. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | stop, |
| definition | : | cause to stop (verb.motion) |
17. slow the growth or development of (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | dampen, |
| definition | : | check; keep in check (a fire) (verb.change) |
18. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition)
19. put a check mark on or near or next to (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | verify, |
| definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | receipt, |
| definition | : | mark or stamp as paid (verb.cognition) |
| verb group | : | check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out, |
| definition | : | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition) |
20. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | verify, |
| definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | control, |
| definition | : | verify by using a duplicate register for comparison (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | double-check, |
| definition | : | check once more to be absolutely sure (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cross-check, |
| definition | : | check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cinch, |
| definition | : | make sure of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | card, |
| definition | : | ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | spot-check, |
| definition | : | pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cover, |
| definition | : | maintain a check on; especially by patrolling (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition) |
| verb group | : | ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch, |
| definition | : | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | control, verify, |
| definition | : | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social) |
21. verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | verify, |
| definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
22. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | test, |
| definition | : | determine the presence or properties of (a substance) (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | ascertain, determine, find, find out, |
| definition | : | establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study (verb.communication) |
23. write out a check on a bank account (verb.communication)
24. place into check (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | aggress, attack, |
| definition | : | take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition) |
| entail | : | go, move, |
| definition | : | have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition) |
| domain category | : | chess, chess game, |
| definition | : | a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king (noun.act) |
25. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | defend, |
| definition | : | be on the defensive; act against an attack (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | cut down, cut out, |
| definition | : | intercept (a player) (verb.competition) |
26. decline to initiate betting (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | go, move, |
| definition | : | have a turn; make one's move in a game (verb.competition) |
| domain category | : | card game, cards, |
| definition | : | a game played with playing cards (noun.act) |
27. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | draw, |
| definition | : | represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface (verb.creation) |
28. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | halt, stop, |
| definition | : | come to a halt, stop moving (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | stop in a chase especially when scent is lost (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey (verb.motion) |
29. stop in a chase especially when scent is lost (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | halt, stop, |
| definition | : | come to a halt, stop moving (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion) |
30. abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | halt, stop, |
| definition | : | come to a halt, stop moving (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion) |
| domain category | : | falconry, |
| definition | : | the art of training falcons to hunt and return (noun.cognition) |
31. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | charge, consign, |
| definition | : | give over to another for care or safekeeping (verb.possession) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | consign for shipment on a vehicle (verb.possession) |
32. consign for shipment on a vehicle (verb.possession)
| hypernym | : | charge, consign, |
| definition | : | give over to another for care or safekeeping (verb.possession) |
| verb group | : | check, |
| definition | : | hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping (verb.possession) |
33. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | damp, |
| definition | : | restrain or discourage (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | abnegate, deny, |
| definition | : | deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | restrict, |
| definition | : | place under restrictions; limit access to (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | train, |
| definition | : | cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | catch, |
| definition | : | check oneself during an action (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | bate, |
| definition | : | moderate or restrain; lessen the force of (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | thermostat, |
| definition | : | control the temperature with a thermostat (verb.social) |
34. make an examination or investigation (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | examine, see, |
| definition | : | observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | screen, test, |
| definition | : | test or examine for the presence of disease or infection (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | countercheck, |
| definition | : | check a second time (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | breathalyse, breathalyze, |
| definition | : | test someone's alcohol level in his blood by means of a breathalyzer (verb.social) |
35. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | develop, make grow, |
| definition | : | cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | mortify, |
| definition | : | practice self-denial of one's body and appetites (verb.emotion) |
| verb group | : | groom, prepare, train, |
| definition | : | educate for a future role or function (verb.social) |
36. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (verb.social)
37. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | be, equal, |
| definition | : | be identical or equivalent to (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | consist, |
| definition | : | be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | look, |
| definition | : | accord in appearance with (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | answer, |
| definition | : | match or correspond (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | coincide, |
| definition | : | be the same (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | align, |
| definition | : | be or come into adjustment with (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | correlate, |
| definition | : | to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | parallel, |
| definition | : | be parallel to (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | square, |
| definition | : | be compatible with (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | resemble, |
| definition | : | appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | conform to, fit, meet, |
| definition | : | satisfy a condition or restriction (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | homologize, |
| definition | : | be homologous (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | befit, beseem, suit, |
| definition | : | accord or comport with (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | pattern, |
| definition | : | form a pattern (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | adhere, |
| definition | : | be compatible or in accordance with (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | rhyme, rime, |
| definition | : | be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable (verb.stative) |
| verb group | : | check, check out, |
| definition | : | be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative) |
38. be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative)
39. the act of inspecting or verifying (noun.act)
| derivation | : | check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out, |
| definition | : | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch, |
| definition | : | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | check, check out, |
| definition | : | be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative) |
40. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey (noun.act)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (verb.social) |
41. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act)
| derivation | : | check, condition, discipline, train, |
| definition | : | develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb.social) |
42. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | check, checker, chequer, |
| definition | : | mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on (verb.creation) |
43. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | break, check, crack, |
| definition | : | become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | check, chink, |
| definition | : | make cracks or chinks in (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | chip, nick, |
| definition | : | cut a nick into (verb.contact) |
44. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | deter, discourage, |
| definition | : | try to prevent; show opposition to (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | hinder, impede, |
| definition | : | be a hindrance or obstacle to (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | deterrent, |
| definition | : | tending to deter (adj.all) |
45. an appraisal of the state of affairs (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out, |
| definition | : | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition) |
46. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | verify, |
| definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | confirm, reassert, |
| definition | : | strengthen or make more firm (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | make an examination or investigation (verb.social) |
47. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (noun.communication)
48. a written order directing a bank to pay money (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | write out a check on a bank account (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | check out, cheque, |
| definition | : | withdraw money by writing a check (verb.possession) |
49. the state of inactivity following an interruption (noun.state)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | hold on, stop, |
| definition | : | stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | halt, stop, |
| definition | : | come to a halt, stop moving (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion) |
50. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)
| derivation | : | check, chip, |
| definition | : | a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | break, fracture, |
| definition | : | breaking of hard tissue such as bone (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | breakable, |
| definition | : | capable of being broken or damaged (adj.all) |
51. make cracks or chinks in (verb.change)
| derivation | : | check, chip, |
| definition | : | a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | chink, |
| definition | : | a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall (noun.object) |
52. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (verb.change)
53. slow the growth or development of (verb.change)
| derivation | : | delay, holdup, |
| definition | : | the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time (noun.act) |
54. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | assay, check, |
| definition | : | an appraisal of the state of affairs (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | checker, |
| definition | : | one who checks the correctness of something (noun.person) |
55. put a check mark on or near or next to (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | check, check mark, tick, |
| definition | : | a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (noun.communication) |
56. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
57. verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition)
58. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
59. write out a check on a bank account (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | bank check, check, cheque, |
| definition | : | a written order directing a bank to pay money (noun.possession) |
60. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | containment, |
| definition | : | the act of containing; keeping something from spreading (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | catch, stop, |
| definition | : | a restraint that checks the motion of something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | containment, |
| definition | : | a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully (noun.cognition) |
61. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (noun.artifact) |
62. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion)
63. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | checker, |
| definition | : | an attendant who checks coats or baggage (noun.person) |
64. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)
| derivation | : | bridle, check, curb, |
| definition | : | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | moderateness, moderation, |
| definition | : | quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | command, control, mastery, |
| definition | : | great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition) |
65. make an examination or investigation (verb.social)
66. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb.social)
| derivation | : | bridle, check, curb, |
| definition | : | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | discipline, |
| definition | : | a system of rules of conduct or method of practice (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | conditioner, |
| definition | : | a trainer of athletes (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | trainee, |
| definition | : | someone who is being trained (noun.person) |
67. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (verb.social)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | obstructing an opponent in ice hockey (noun.act) |
68. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | match, mate, |
| definition | : | an exact duplicate (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | analogous, correspondent, |
| definition | : | similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar (adj.all) |
69. be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative)
70. the act of inspecting or verifying (noun.act)
| derivation | : | check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out, |
| definition | : | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch, |
| definition | : | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | check, check out, |
| definition | : | be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative) |
71. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey (noun.act)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (verb.social) |
72. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act)
| derivation | : | check, condition, discipline, train, |
| definition | : | develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb.social) |
73. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | check, checker, chequer, |
| definition | : | mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on (verb.creation) |
74. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | break, check, crack, |
| definition | : | become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | check, chink, |
| definition | : | make cracks or chinks in (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | chip, nick, |
| definition | : | cut a nick into (verb.contact) |
75. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | deter, discourage, |
| definition | : | try to prevent; show opposition to (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | hinder, impede, |
| definition | : | be a hindrance or obstacle to (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | deterrent, |
| definition | : | tending to deter (adj.all) |
76. an appraisal of the state of affairs (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out, |
| definition | : | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition) |
77. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | verify, |
| definition | : | confirm the truth of (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | confirm, reassert, |
| definition | : | strengthen or make more firm (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | make an examination or investigation (verb.social) |
78. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (noun.communication)
79. a written order directing a bank to pay money (noun.possession)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | write out a check on a bank account (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | check out, cheque, |
| definition | : | withdraw money by writing a check (verb.possession) |
80. the state of inactivity following an interruption (noun.state)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | hold on, stop, |
| definition | : | stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | halt, stop, |
| definition | : | come to a halt, stop moving (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion) |
81. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only (verb.change)
| derivation | : | check, chip, |
| definition | : | a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | break, fracture, |
| definition | : | breaking of hard tissue such as bone (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | breakable, |
| definition | : | capable of being broken or damaged (adj.all) |
82. make cracks or chinks in (verb.change)
| derivation | : | check, chip, |
| definition | : | a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | chink, |
| definition | : | a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall (noun.object) |
83. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (verb.change)
84. slow the growth or development of (verb.change)
| derivation | : | delay, holdup, |
| definition | : | the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time (noun.act) |
85. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | assay, check, |
| definition | : | an appraisal of the state of affairs (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | checker, |
| definition | : | one who checks the correctness of something (noun.person) |
86. put a check mark on or near or next to (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | check, check mark, tick, |
| definition | : | a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (noun.communication) |
87. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something (verb.cognition)
88. verify by consulting a source or authority (verb.cognition)
89. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
90. write out a check on a bank account (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | bank check, check, cheque, |
| definition | : | a written order directing a bank to pay money (noun.possession) |
91. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | containment, |
| definition | : | the act of containing; keeping something from spreading (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | catch, stop, |
| definition | : | a restraint that checks the motion of something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | containment, |
| definition | : | a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully (noun.cognition) |
92. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (noun.artifact) |
93. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (verb.motion)
94. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping (verb.possession)
| derivation | : | checker, |
| definition | : | an attendant who checks coats or baggage (noun.person) |
95. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (verb.social)
| derivation | : | bridle, check, curb, |
| definition | : | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | moderateness, moderation, |
| definition | : | quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | command, control, mastery, |
| definition | : | great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition) |
96. make an examination or investigation (verb.social)
97. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb.social)
| derivation | : | bridle, check, curb, |
| definition | : | the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | discipline, |
| definition | : | a system of rules of conduct or method of practice (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | conditioner, |
| definition | : | a trainer of athletes (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | trainee, |
| definition | : | someone who is being trained (noun.person) |
98. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (verb.social)
| derivation | : | check, |
| definition | : | obstructing an opponent in ice hockey (noun.act) |
99. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | match, mate, |
| definition | : | an exact duplicate (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | analogous, correspondent, |
| definition | : | similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar (adj.all) |
100. be verified or confirmed; pass inspection (verb.stative)
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