checking
Meaning of checking
verb, gerund or present participle
- examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
customs officers have the right to check all luggage
a simple blood test to check for anaemia
- stop or slow the progress of (something, typically something undesirable).
efforts were made to check the disease
- (of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are travelling.
I checked my bag and got my boarding pass
- mark or click on (a box) in order to select a particular option on a form, questionnaire, etc.
users who want privacy should check the box that prevents your files from being shared
- move a piece or pawn to a square where it attacks (the opposing king).
he moves his knight to check my king again
- (in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing another player to do so instead.
- (of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent.
Middle English (originally as used in the game of chess): the noun and exclamation from Old French eschec, from medieval Latin scaccus, via Arabic from Persian šāh ‘king’; the verb from Old French eschequier ‘play chess, put in check’. The sense ‘stop or control’ arose from the use in chess, and led (in the late 17th century) to ‘examine the accuracy of’.
Information about checking
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Hyphenation of checking
check-ing
- It consists of 2 syllables and 8 chars.
- checking is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
checking synonyms
Meaning inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition:
Meaning look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings:
Meaning examine or inspect closely and thoroughly:
Meaning look at all parts of (something) carefully in order to detect some feature:
Meaning look closely at or examine (someone or something):
Meaning devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books:
Meaning carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth:
Meaning investigate systematically:
Meaning physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument:
Meaning methodically cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts:
Meaning travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it:
Meaning take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice:
Meaning observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review:
Meaning assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary:
Meaning bring or come to an abrupt stop:
Meaning (of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen:
Meaning stop or check (progress or a process):
Meaning prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing something or from going somewhere:
Meaning (in various sports) impede (a player in the opposing team) in a manner which constitutes an offence:
Meaning a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic:
Meaning delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder:
Meaning hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process):
Meaning prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled:
Meaning prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding:
Meaning oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully:
Meaning keep (something) from happening:
Meaning restrain or keep in check:
Meaning put an obstacle in the way of (something proposed or attempted):
Meaning stop or cause to stop making progress:
Meaning delay or hold back in terms of progress or development:
Meaning make (someone or something) late or slow:
Meaning make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake:
Meaning originate in or be caused by:
Meaning very loyal and committed in attitude:
Meaning stop, delay, or prevent (something), in particular suspend or postpone (judicial proceedings) or refrain from pressing (charges):
Words that rhyme with checking
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