Checking
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛk/
Checking (verb)
- To look at something to make sure it is correct or safe.
- To stop something from continuing or getting worse.
- To confirm that information is true or accurate.
Examples
- She will check the door before leaving.
- He checked the time on his watch.
Common collocations: check the time, check the door, check the spread, check progress, check the report
Checking (noun)
- A written order to a bank to pay a specific amount of money.
- A pattern made of small squares, often in two colors.
- A move in chess that puts the opponent's king under threat.
Examples
- She wrote a check for the groceries.
- He received a check in the mail.