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An act of carefully examining or scrutinizing something
The action of inhibiting or putting an end to a process or progress
The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something
The act of systematizing
The act of checking or correcting a written piece of work
Something that encumbers progress or movement
The act or process of decelerating
A thorough checking, counting, and examination of inventory or goods
Cracking pattern, resembling alligator skin, typically observed on aging paint or asphalt
The action of attesting to, or corroborating, something
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 bring (a movement) to a halt or stop
“He did everything possible to correct and check the skidding when it occurred.”
Present participle 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.”
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.”
Used or intended to avert or thwart danger or disaster
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