check

A noun referring to an examination, verification, or inspection to ensure accuracy, quality, or condition.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее осмотр, проверку или инспекцию для обеспечения точности, качества или состояния.esSustantivo que denota un examen, verificación o inspección para asegurar la exactitud, calidad o estado de algo.frNom désignant un examen, une vérification ou une inspection visant à s'assurer de l'exactitude, de la qualité ou de l'état de quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das eine Prüfung, Kontrolle oder Überprüfung bezeichnet, um Genauigkeit, Qualität oder Zustand sicherzustellen.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de examinar, verificar ou inspecionar algo para assegurar exatidão, qualidade ou bom estado; também pode indicar uma marca ou sinal de confirmação, como um visto.zh名词，指为确认准确性、质量或状态而进行的查看、核对或检查。也可指账单或支票等凭据。arاسم يدل على الفحص أو التحقق أو التفتيش للتأكد من الدقة أو الجودة أو الحالة. ويشمل أيضًا معنى المراجعة والتدقيق.

1. Examination or inspection A2 formal

   An act of verifying or inspecting something to ensure its correctness or condition.

   • The mechanic performed a safety check on the car.
   • Please do a quick check of the document for errors.
   • The doctor gave her a routine health check.

   ruПроверкаesExamen, comprobaciónfrexamen, vérificationdeÜberprüfungptVerificaçãozh检查arفحص

   Synonyms: assessmentauditcheckupexaminationinspectionreviewscrutinytestverification

   Antonyms: disregardignoranceneglect

2. Financial instrument B1 formal american

   A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from a person's account to another person or organization.

   • He wrote a check for the rent payment.
   • She deposited the check into her savings account.
   • The company issued a check to cover the invoice.

   ruЧекesCheque bancariofrChèquedeScheckptChequezh支票arشيك

   Synonyms: bank draftchequedraft

3. Pattern or design B1 formal

   A pattern of squares, often of alternating colors, used in fabrics or designs.

   • She wore a shirt with a black and white check pattern.
   • The tablecloth had a red and blue check design.
   • The kitchen floor was covered in a classic check tile.

   ruКлеткаesPatrón de cuadrosfrCarreaudeKaroptXadrezzh格纹arنقش المربعات

   Synonyms: checkerchequer

4. Restraint or control B2 formal

   Something that limits or controls a situation or process.

   • The new regulations act as a check on corporate power.
   • The system has built-in checks to prevent errors.
   • Keeping a check on your spending is important for saving money.

   ruКонтрольesfrenofrFrein, limitedeKontrolleptControlezh制约arضبط

   Synonyms: brakeconstraintcontrolcurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentlimitrestraintrestriction

   Antonyms: encouragementfreedomlicenserelease

• checks plural form
• checks' possessive plural form
• check's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of examining, verifying, or inspecting something for accuracy, quality, or condition.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по проверке, подтверждению или осмотру чего-либо на точность, качество или состояние.esVerbo utilizado para indicar la acción de examinar, confirmar o inspeccionar algo para verificar su exactitud, calidad o estado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de vérifier, confirmer ou examiner quelque chose pour en assurer l'exactitude, la qualité ou l'état.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas auf Genauigkeit, Qualität oder Zustand zu prüfen, zu bestätigen oder zu untersuchen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de verificar, confirmar ou examinar algo quanto à exatidão, qualidade ou estado.zh动词，表示检查、核对或查看某事物以确保其准确性、质量或状态。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على التحقق من شيء ما أو التأكد من صحته أو جودته أو حالته، وعلى فحصه أو مراقبته أو معاينته للتثبت منه.

1. Examine or inspect A2 formal

   To look at something carefully to verify its condition, accuracy, or quality.

   • Please check the document for any errors.
   • The mechanic checked the car's engine thoroughly.
   • She checked her email before leaving the office.

   ruПроверитьesexaminar o inspeccionarfrexaminer, vérifierdeÜberprüfenptVerificarzh检查arفحص

   Synonyms: appraiseassessauditexamineinspectmonitorreviewscanscrutinizestudysurveytestverify

   Antonyms: disregardignoreneglectoverlook

2. Confirm or verify A2 formal

   To make sure that something is true, correct, or in order.

   • I need to check if the train is on time.
   • He checked the facts before publishing the article.
   • Can you check whether the door is locked?

   ruПроверитьesVerificar o comprobarfrvérifierdeÜberprüfenptVerificarzh确认arالتأكد من صحة الشيء

   Synonyms: ascertainconfirmcorroborateensureexamineinspectsubstantiatetestvalidateverify

   Antonyms: dismissdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Stop or restrain B2 formal

   To stop or slow down the progress or movement of something.

   • The government tried to check the spread of the disease.
   • She checked her anger and responded calmly.
   • The dam was built to check the flow of the river.

   ruСдерживатьescontener, frenarfrFreiner, contenirdeEindämmenptConterzh抑制arيَكْبَحُ

   Synonyms: arrestblockcurbhaltimpedeinhibitobstructrestrainstemstop

   Antonyms: accelerateadvanceaidallowassistencourageexpeditefacilitatefosterfurtherhastenhelphurrypromotespeedstimulatesupporturge

4. Mark or tick A2 informal

   To mark an item on a list to indicate it has been verified or completed.

   • He checked off each item on the shopping list.
   • She checked the box next to her name on the form.
   • The teacher checked the attendance list.

   ruОтметитьesMarcar o tildarfrCocherdeAbhakenptMarcarzh勾选arوضع علامة

   Synonyms: check offmarkmark offticktick off

• checked past participle
• checked past simple
• checking present participle
• checks third person singular

Phrasal variants: check incheck intocheck offcheck outcheck overcheck up on