checked

• Se dit d'un motif à carreaux, généralement de deux couleurs, ou de quelque chose qui a été vérifié, examiné ou inspecté.

Describes a pattern of squares, typically of two colors, or something that has been verified or inspected.

1. Patterned with squaresA2formal

   Having a pattern of small squares, typically of two colors.

   à carreaux

   • She wore a checked shirt to the picnic.
   • The tablecloth had a red and white checked pattern.
   • He bought a checked suit for the interview.

   Synonymescheckeredchequeredgingham

2. Examined or verifiedB1formal

   Having been inspected, verified, or tested for correctness or quality.

   vérifié

   • All the documents have been checked for errors.
   • The equipment is checked regularly for safety.
   • The checked baggage was loaded onto the plane.

   Synonymesconfirmedtestedvalidatedverified

   Antonymesuncheckeduntestedunverified

• 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