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To touch with the purpose of ascertaining the degree of something
“A hydrologist would visit the island to check the volume and quality of water in the caves.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to be consistent or in agreement with
“Jessie's story of what happened just didn't check with footage from surveillance cameras.”
Present participle for to mark items on a list
“Check the items on the list that interest you.”
Present participle for to frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
Present participle for to fix, correct, revise or improve (a text or document)
Present participle for to make (something bad) less severe or serious
Present participle for to defy or put up an opposition to
Present participle for to fend off or defend against something hostile
Present participle for address a reprimand to
Present participle for to perform checks and maintenance on (a device or piece of equipment)
Present participle for to substantiate or prove the truth of something
Rummaging around
Present participle for go off the rails
Present participle for to control by means of rules and regulations
(refer to) Present participle for to seek information from a source of information
Present participle for to snub and reject an offer or suggestion
Present participle for to count again
Present participle for review
Present participle for to discover through studying or searching
Present participle for add, check in order
Present participle for to acquire new information or skill
Present participle for to drive away or cause to vanish
Present participle for to refrain from in spite of temptation
Present participle for to sample the flavor of something orally
Present participle for cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
Present participle for to discuss, converse, or exchange viewpoints on a particular matter
Present participle for to collect and combine (texts, information, or data)
Present participle for to make use of
Present participle for to recall or thoughtfully
Present participle for to feel or manipulate with the hands
Present participle for to blemish, scratch, or stain with a mark
The action of inhibiting a process
Arrangement in a sequence
A systematic review or assessment of something
Copy editing
Alligatoring
Stocktaking or counting
The act or process of decelerating
Proving
A stoppage or sudden cessation of motion
Advancing
Nullifying
Used or intended to defend or protect
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