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Having a pattern of checks
“He was wearing a white T-shirt, with a checked shirt over it.”
Characterized by the repression of thoughts, desires or actions
Constrained under authority or power
Having proved its value or truth
Having been subjected to an examination or inspection
Unable to progress due to constraints
Visually seen or noticed
Limited in number
Appearing or occurring recurrently at intermittent intervals
Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
Peaceful, calm, and free from noise or disturbance
Mild or moderate in quality or character
To have ascertained by measurement
“William, could you check if Harry and Meghan will be joining us for dinner?”
To have found out by making inquiries
(seen over) To have inspected or scrutinized
“A hydrologist would visit the island to check the volume and quality of water in the caves.”
To have prevented oneself from
Past tense for to slow the growth or progress of, or to keep under control
“Ensure that you apply constant pressure to your wound to check the bleeding.”
Past tense for to bring (a movement) to a halt or stop
“He did everything possible to correct and check the skidding when it occurred.”
Past tense for to bring to an end
“It is done in such a manner that will, I trust, permanently check any raids of the invader upon tribes that depend on our friendship.”
Past tense for to be consistent or in agreement with
“Jessie's story of what happened just didn't check with footage from surveillance cameras.”
Past tense for to mark items on a list
“Check the items on the list that interest you.”
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