check

1. A written order directing a bank to pay money (synset 113402907)
   "he paid all his bills by check"
   hypernym: bill of exchange, draft, order of payment - a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
   hyponym:

   • bad check, bad cheque - a check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds
   • kite - a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float
   • kite - a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
   • counter check - a blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals
   • giro, giro cheque - a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office
   • paycheck, payroll check - a check issued in payment of wages or salary
   • certified check, certified cheque - a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment
   • personal check, personal cheque - a check drawn against funds deposited in your personal checking account
   • cashier's check, cashier's cheque, treasurer's check, treasurer's cheque - a check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person)
   • blank check, blank cheque - a check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank
   • medicare check, medicare payment - a check reimbursing an aged person for the expenses of health care
   synonym: bank check, cheque
2. An appraisal of the state of affairs (synset 105746570)
   "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
   hypernym: appraisal, assessment - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
   hyponym:

   • countercheck, double check - something that checks the correctness of a previous check
   • apgar score - an assessment of the physical condition of a newborn infant; involves heart rate and muscle tone and respiratory effort and color and reflex responsiveness
   • paternity test - a test based on blood groups to determine whether a particular man could be the biological father of a particular child; negative results prove he was not the father but positive results show only that he could be
   • stress test - a test measuring how a system functions when subjected to controlled amounts of stress
   synonym: assay
3. The bill in a restaurant (synset 106529933)
   "he asked the waiter for the check"
   hypernym: account, bill, invoice - an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
   synonym: chit, tab
4. The state of inactivity following an interruption (synset 114034398)
   "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"
   hypernym: inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive
   hyponym:

   • countercheck - a check that restrains another check
   • logjam - any stoppage attributable to unusual activity
   synonym: arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
5. Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (synset 105833569)
   "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
   hypernym: cogent evidence, proof - any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
   hyponym:

   • bed check - a check that everyone is in bed by the time they should be
   • crosscheck - an instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources
   • odd-even check, parity check, redundancy check - a system of checking for errors in computer functioning
   • checksum - a digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage
   synonym: confirmation, substantiation, verification
6. The act of inspecting or verifying (synset 100142626)
   "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
   hypernym: inspection, review - a formal or official examination
   hyponym: spot check - a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning
   synonym: check-out procedure, checkout
7. A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. (synset 106831605)
   "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
   hypernym: mark - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
   synonym: check mark, tick
8. Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress (synset 105697054)
   hypernym: difficulty - a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
   hyponym:

   • albatross, millstone - (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
   • bind - something that hinders as if with bonds
   • diriment impediment - (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
   • drag - something that slows or delays progress
   • obstacle, obstruction - something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
   • straitjacket - anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines
   synonym: balk, baulk, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment
9. A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something (synset 104700256)
   hypernym: blemish, defect, mar - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
   synonym: chip
10. A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) (synset 103014816)
    "she wore a skirt with checks"
    hypernym: weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
    hyponym: dog's-tooth check, dogs-tooth check, dogstooth check, hound's-tooth check, houndstooth check - textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
11. The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess (synset 101148552)
    "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
    hypernym: restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
    synonym: bridle, curb
12. Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey (synset 100563972)
    hypernym: obstruction - getting in someone's way
    hyponym:

    • crosscheck - an illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick)
    • poke check - knocking the puck away by jabbing at it with the hockey stick
    part meronym: hockey, hockey game, ice hockey - a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks
13. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king (synset 100168267)
    domain category: chess, chess game - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
    hypernym: chess move - the act of moving a chess piece
    hyponym: discovered check - a check on the opponent's king that is delivered by moving a piece out of the line of attack by a queen or rook or bishop

1. Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (synset 200663742)
   "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
   hypernym: analyse, analyze, canvass, examine, study - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
   hyponym: follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over - follow with the eyes or the mind
   synonym: check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out
   verb group: check, check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off - put a check mark on or near or next to
2. Make an examination or investigation (synset 202538948)
   "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
   hypernym: examine, see - observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
   hyponym:

   • screen, test - test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
   • countercheck - check a second time
   • breathalyse, breathalyze - test someone's alcohol level in his blood by means of a breathalyzer
3. Be careful or certain to do something;
   Make certain of something (synset 200664507)
   "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
   hypernym: verify - confirm the truth of
   hyponym:

   • proof, proofread - read for errors
   • control - verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
   • double-check - check once more to be absolutely sure
   • cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example
   • cinch - make sure of
   • card - ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
   • spot-check - pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality
   • cover - maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
   synonym: ascertain, assure, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
   verb group:

   • check, check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off - put a check mark on or near or next to
   • check - verify by consulting a source or authority
   • ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
   • control, verify - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
4. Lessen the intensity of;
   Temper;
   Hold in restraint;
   Hold or keep within limits (synset 202516039)
   "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
   hypernym: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain - prevent the action or expression of
   hyponym:

   • conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress - bring under control by force or authority
   • damp - restrain or discourage
   • crucify, mortify, subdue - hold within limits and control
   • abnegate, deny - deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
   • train - cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
   • catch - check oneself during an action
   • bate - moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
   • thermostat - control the temperature with a thermostat
   • counteract, countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction
   synonym: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
5. Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (synset 201865389)
   "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
   hypernym: halt, stop - come to a halt, stop moving
   verb group:

   • check - stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
   • check - abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
6. Put a check mark on or near or next to (synset 200664100)
   "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"
   hypernym: verify - confirm the truth of
   hyponym: receipt - mark or stamp as paid
   synonym: check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off
   verb group:

   • check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out - examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
   • ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
7. Slow the growth or development of (synset 200441241)
   "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
   hypernym: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   hyponym:

   • dampen - check; keep in check (a fire)
   • delay, detain, stay - stop or halt
   synonym: delay, retard
8. Be verified or confirmed;
   Pass inspection (synset 202664361)
   "These stories don't check!"
   synonym: check out
   verb group: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally - be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
9. Be compatible, similar or consistent;
   Coincide in their characteristics (synset 202663315)
   "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
   hypernym: be, equal - be identical or equivalent to
   hyponym:

   • consist - be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
   • look - accord in appearance with
   • answer - match or correspond
   • coincide - be the same
   • align - be or come into adjustment with
   • correlate - to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
   • parallel - be parallel to
   • duplicate, parallel, twin - duplicate or match
   • square - be compatible with
   • bear out, corroborate, support, underpin - support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
   • resemble - appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
   • homologize - be homologous
   • befit, beseem, suit - accord or comport with
   • accord, agree, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonize - go together
   • pattern - form a pattern
   • adhere - be compatible or in accordance with
   • rhyme, rime - be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
   synonym: agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
   verb group:

   • check, check out - be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
   • accord, agree, concord, consort, fit in, harmonise, harmonize - go together
10. Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (synset 202563464)
    hypernym: block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
11. Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice;
    Especially to teach self-control (synset 202559394)
    "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
    hypernym: develop, make grow - cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
    hyponym: mortify - practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
    synonym: condition, discipline, train
    verb group: groom, prepare, train - educate for a future role or function
12. Consign for shipment on a vehicle (synset 202352901)
    "check your luggage before boarding"
    hypernym: charge, consign - give over to another for care or safekeeping
    verb group: check - hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
13. Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping (synset 202352443)
    "Check your coat at the door"
    hypernym: charge, consign - give over to another for care or safekeeping
    verb group: check - consign for shipment on a vehicle
14. Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey (synset 201865753)
    domain category: falconry - the art of training falcons to hunt and return
    hypernym: halt, stop - come to a halt, stop moving
    verb group: check - stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
15. Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost (synset 201865608)
    "The dog checked"
    hypernym: halt, stop - come to a halt, stop moving
    verb group: check - stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
16. Mark into squares or draw squares on;
    Draw crossed lines on (synset 201696873)
    hypernym: draw - represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
    synonym: checker, chequer
17. Decline to initiate betting (synset 201142182)
    domain category: card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
    hypernym: go, move - have a turn; make one's move in a game
18. Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy;
    Check the expansion or influence of (synset 201133899)
    "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
    hypernym: defend - be on the defensive; act against an attack
    hyponym: cut down, cut out - intercept (a player)
    synonym: arrest, contain, hold back, stop, turn back
19. Place into check (synset 201117182)
    "He checked my kings"
    domain category: chess, chess game - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
    entail: go, move - have a turn; make one's move in a game
    hypernym: aggress, attack - take the initiative and go on the offensive
20. Write out a check on a bank account (synset 201067021)
    hypernym: cut, issue, make out, write out - make out and issue
21. Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (synset 200922307)
    "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
    hyponym: test - determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
    synonym: ascertain, determine, find out, learn, see, watch
    verb group:

    • ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
    • ascertain, determine, find, find out - establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
22. Verify by consulting a source or authority (synset 200665271)
    "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
    hypernym: verify - confirm the truth of
    verb group: ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
23. Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly (synset 200355288)
    "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
    hypernym: stop - cause to stop
    hyponym: halt, stanch, staunch, stem - stop the flow of a liquid
24. Make cracks or chinks in (synset 200337349)
    "The heat checked the paint"
    hypernym: crack - cause to become cracked
    synonym: chink
    verb group: break, check, crack - become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
25. Become fractured;
    Break or crack on the surface only (synset 200337070)
    "The glass cracked when it was heated"
    hypernym: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    hyponym: crack - break partially but keep its integrity
    synonym: break, crack
    verb group:

    • check, chink - make cracks or chinks in
    • crack - cause to become cracked

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