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1. | [ verb ] examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition | |
Synonyms: | check look_into check_into go_over check_over suss_out check_up_on | |
Examples: | "check the brakes" "Check out the engine" |
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Related terms: | analyze watch check check checker | |
2. | [ verb ] announce one's departure from a hotel | |
Related terms: | check_in report | |
3. | [ verb ] withdraw money by writing a check | |
Synonyms: | cheque | |
Related terms: | withdraw check | |
4. | [ verb ] trace | |
Synonyms: | run_down | |
Examples: | "We are running down a few tips" |
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Related terms: | pursue | |
5. | [ verb ] be verified or confirmed; pass inspection | |
Synonyms: | check | |
Examples: | "These stories don't check!" |
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Related terms: | match check | |
6. | [ verb ] record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased | |
Examples: | "She was checking out the apples that the customer had put on the conveyer belt" |
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Related terms: | checkout buy | |
7. | [ verb ] try to learn someone's opinions and intentions | |
Synonyms: | feel_out sound_out | |
Examples: | "I have to sound out the new professor" |
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Related terms: | question | |
Similar spelling: |
chuck_out checkout cheeked checked |