Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To verify (information, data, or calculations) by using an alternative source or method.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To commit the infraction of checking an opponent by using the shaft of one's stick with both hands.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports
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verb
check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
History
From cross- + check.
