noun
Meaning 1
A restriction or limit.
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Standard Lemma guide
countercheck
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rhymes with -ɛk
noun
Meaning 2
A second check (in order to confirm or deny a previous one).
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verb
Meaning 3
To restrict or limit by counteracting.
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verb
Meaning 4
To recheck.
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noun
Meaning 5
something that checks the correctness of a previous check
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: double check
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Broader terms: assay, check
noun
Meaning 6
a check that restrains another check
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
verb
Meaning 7
check a second time
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Broader terms: check
verb
Meaning 8
oppose or check by a counteraction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: counteract
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Broader terms: control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
History
Etymology
From counter- + check.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: проверявам повторно (proverjavam povtorno) — recheck
- German: gegenchecken — recheck