checked Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
   check into; go over; suss out; check over; check up on; look into; check out; check.
   
   • check the brakes
   • Check out the engine
2. verb make an examination or investigation
   check.
   
   • check into the rumor
   • check the time of the class
3. verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
   insure; control; see to it; assure; see; ensure; ascertain; check.
   
   • He verified that the valves were closed
   • See that the curtains are closed
   • control the quality of the product
4. verb lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   control; moderate; hold in; curb; contain; hold; check.
   
   • moderate your alcohol intake
   • hold your tongue
   • hold your temper
   • control your anger
5. verb stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
   check.
   
   • She checked for an instant and missed a step
6. verb put a check mark on or near or next to
   mark off; check off; mark; tick off; tick; check.
   
   • Please check each name on the list
   • tick off the items
   • mark off the units
7. verb slow the growth or development of
   delay; retard; check.
   
   • The brain damage will retard the child's language development
8. verb be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
   check out; check.
   
   • These stories don't check!
9. verb be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
   gibe; fit; tally; correspond; agree; jibe; check; match.
   
   • The two stories don't agree in many details
   • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
   • The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
10. verb block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
    check.
    
11. verb develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
    discipline; train; check; condition.
    
    • Parents must discipline their children
    • Is this dog trained?
12. verb consign for shipment on a vehicle
    check.
    
    • check your luggage before boarding
13. verb hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
    check.
    
    • Check your coat at the door
14. verb abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
    check.
    
15. verb stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
    check.
    
    • The dog checked
16. verb mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
    checker; check; chequer.
    
17. verb decline to initiate betting
    check.
    
18. verb hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
    turn back; stop; hold back; arrest; contain; check.
    
    • Arrest the downward trend
    • Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
    • Contain the rebel movement
    • Turn back the tide of communism
19. verb place into check
    check.
    
    • He checked my kings
20. verb write out a check on a bank account
    check.
    
21. verb find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
    learn; watch; see; determine; ascertain; find out; check.
    
    • I want to see whether she speaks French
    • See whether it works
    • find out if he speaks Russian
    • Check whether the train leaves on time
22. verb verify by consulting a source or authority
    check.
    
    • check the spelling of this word
    • check your facts
23. verb arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
    check.
    
    • He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
24. verb make cracks or chinks in
    check; chink.
    
    • The heat checked the paint
25. verb become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
    break; check; crack.
    
    • The glass cracked when it was heated
26. adjective satellite patterned with alternating squares of color
    checkered; chequered.
    

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