noun
Meaning 1
A reading or inspection, looking for errors or problems.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
check over
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verb
Meaning 2
To read or inspect, looking for errors or problems.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- Can you check this over before I turn it in?
- The nurse checked him over to be sure he didn't have any serious injuries.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- check the brakes
- Check out the engine
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: check, check up on, look into, check out, suss out, go over, check into
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
Narrower terms: watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on
History
Etymology
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