check+(noun)

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• check — n 1: something that limits or restrains see also checks and balances 2: a written order signed by its maker directing a bank to pay a specified sum to a named person or to that person s order on demand see also negotiable instrument compa …   Law dictionary

• check — Ⅰ. check [1] ► VERB 1) examine the accuracy, quality, or condition of. 2) stop or slow the progress of. 3) Chess move a piece or pawn to a square where it directly attacks (the opposing king). ► NOUN 1) an examination to check accuracy, quality,… …   English terms dictionary

• check-in — ˈcheck in noun [singular] TRAVEL 1. also check in desk a place where you go to show your ticket and give in your bags before you get ready to board the plane, train, boat etc: • We got to the check in with plenty of time to spare. 2. a …   Financial and business terms

• check mark — ˈcheck mark noun [countable] a mark that you put next to an answer to show that it is correct, or against an item on a list to show that you have dealt with it; = CHECK; , tick Ame: • Put a check mark in the box to indicate the type of claim you… …   Financial and business terms

• check|er — check|er1 «CHEHK uhr», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to mark in a pattern of squares of different colors. 2. to mark off with patches different from one another: »Figurative. The ground under the trees was checkered with sunlight and shade. SYNONYM(S):… …   Useful english dictionary

• check kiting — ˈcheck ˌkiting noun [uncountable] LAW BANKING when someone illegally obtains credit from one of their bank accounts by paying in a cheque from another account, taking money out against this cheque and using it for a few days before having to… …   Financial and business terms

• check-in — noun 1 (singular) a place where you report your arrival, especially at an airport: Make sure you re at the check in by 5.30. | check in desk BrE check in counter AmE: Go to the check in desk in zone C. 2 (U) the process of reporting your arrival …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• check-out procedure — noun the act of inspecting or verifying they made a check of their equipment the pilot ran through the check out procedure • Syn: ↑check, ↑checkout • Derivationally related forms: ↑check out (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• check-till — checkˈ till noun A till that records sums received • • • Main Entry: ↑check * * * check till «CHEHK TIHL», noun. a shop till that records the total received …   Useful english dictionary

• check|mate — «CHEHK MAYT», verb, mat|ed, mat|ing, noun, interjection. –v.t. 1. Chess. to put (an opponent s king) in check from which his next move cannot free him, and so win the game. 2. Figurative. a) to defeat completely. b) to stop, frustrate, or defeat… …   Useful english dictionary

• check mark — noun a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (Freq. 1) as he called the role he put a check mark by each student s name • Syn: ↑check, ↑tick • Derivationally related forms: ↑check (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary