check

• Nom 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.

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

1. Examination or inspectionA2formal

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

   examen, vérification

   • 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.

   Synonymesassessmentauditcheckupexaminationinspectionreviewscrutinytestverification

   Antonymesdisregardignoranceneglect

2. Financial instrumentB1formalamerican

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

   Chèque

   • 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.

   Synonymesbank draftchequedraft

3. Pattern or designB1formal

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

   Carreau

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckerchequer

4. Restraint or controlB2formal

   Something that limits or controls a situation or process.

   Frein, limite

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrakeconstraintcontrolcurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentlimitrestraintrestriction

   Antonymesencouragementfreedomlicenserelease

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de vérifier, confirmer ou examiner quelque chose pour en assurer l'exactitude, la qualité ou l'état.

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

1. Examine or inspectA2formal

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

   examiner, vérifier

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

   Synonymesappraiseassessauditexamineinspectmonitorreviewscanscrutinizestudysurveytestverify

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

2. Confirm or verifyA2formal

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

   vérifier

   • 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?

   Synonymesascertainconfirmcorroborateensureexamineinspectsubstantiatetestvalidateverify

   Antonymesdismissdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Stop or restrainB2formal

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

   Freiner, contenir

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrestblockcurbhaltimpedeinhibitobstructrestrainstemstop

   Antonymesaccelerateadvanceaidallowassistencourageexpeditefacilitatefosterfurtherhastenhelphurrypromotespeedstimulatesupporturge

4. Mark or tickA2informal

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

   Cocher

   • 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.

   Synonymescheck offmarkmark offticktick off

Variantes phrasalcheck incheck intocheck offcheck outcheck overcheck up on