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How to pronounce check
Say it like this: /ˈtʃɛk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does check mean?
nounAn inspection or examination.
“I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.”
A control; a limit or stop.
“checks and balances”
A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
verbTo inspect; to examine.
“Check the oil in your car once a month.”
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfact
“Check the correct answer to each question.”
intjAn expression showing that a requirement has been satisfied.
“Keys? Check. Batteries? Check. We are all ready to go!”
An expression that indicates that the speaker wishes to pay the bill (e.g. in a restaurant).
adjChecky, i.e. chequy.
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