Check (Noun)
Meaning 1
Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
The act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 3
The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 4
Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 5
A written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She wrote a check to pay for the new laptop and handed it to the cashier.
- The store policy requires a check cleared before delivering expensive items.
- He paid all his bills by check to maintain a paper trail for his records.
- The company sent a check to the employee as a reimbursement for the travel expenses.
- The charity received a generous check from the anonymous donor to support their cause.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Personal Cheque
- Bad Cheque
- Payroll Check
- Giro Cheque
- Certified Cheque
- Treasurer's Cheque
- Blank Cheque
- Treasurer's Check
- Cashier's Cheque
- Medicare Payment
Related Words
Meaning 6
A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.; "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 7
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 8
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 9
The bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 10
A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 11
An appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The company conducted a thorough check on the new employee's background before hiring.
- The mechanic ran a series of checks on the car's engine to diagnose the problem.
- The quality control team made a final check on the products before they were shipped out.
- The researchers conducted a check on the validity of the data before publishing their findings.
- The auditor performed a detailed check on the company's financial records to ensure accuracy.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 12
The state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Related Words
Meaning 13
A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.