Definition (noun) a written order directing a bank to pay money
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he paid all his bills by check
Definition (noun) an appraisal of the state of affairs
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they made an assay of the contents
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a check on its dependability under stress
Definition (noun) the bill in a restaurant
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he asked the waiter for the check
Definition (noun) the state of inactivity following an interruption
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the negotiations were in arrest
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held them in check
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during the halt he got some lunch
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the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
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he spent the entire stop in his seat
Definition (noun) additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
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fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
Definition (noun) the act of inspecting or verifying
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they made a check of their equipment
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the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
Definition (noun) a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
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as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
Definition (noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Definition (noun) a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Definition (noun) a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
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she wore a skirt with checks
Definition (noun) the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
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his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
Definition (noun) obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
Definition (noun) (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
Definition (verb) examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
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check the brakes
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Check out the engine
Definition (verb) make an examination or investigation
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check into the rumor
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check the time of the class
Definition (verb) be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
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He verified that the valves were closed
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See that the curtains are closed
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control the quality of the product
Definition (verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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moderate your alcohol intake
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hold your tongue
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hold your temper
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control your anger
Definition (verb) stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
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She checked for an instant and missed a step
Definition (verb) put a check mark on or near or next to
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Please check each name on the list
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tick off the items
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mark off the units
Definition (verb) slow the growth or development of
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The brain damage will retard the child's language development
Definition (verb) be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
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These stories don't check!
Definition (verb) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
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The two stories don't agree in many details
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The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
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The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Definition (verb) block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
Definition (verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
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Parents must discipline their children
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Is this dog trained?
Definition (verb) consign for shipment on a vehicle
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check your luggage before boarding
Definition (verb) hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
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Check your coat at the door
Definition (verb) abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
Definition (verb) stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Definition (verb) mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Definition (verb) decline to initiate betting
Definition (verb) hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
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Arrest the downward trend
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Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
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Contain the rebel movement
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Turn back the tide of communism
Definition (verb) place into check
Definition (verb) write out a check on a bank account
Definition (verb) find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
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I want to see whether she speaks French
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See whether it works
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find out if he speaks Russian
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Check whether the train leaves on time
Definition (verb) verify by consulting a source or authority
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check the spelling of this word
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check your facts
Definition (verb) arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
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He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
Definition (verb) make cracks or chinks in
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The heat checked the paint
Definition (verb) become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
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The glass cracked when it was heated