checks
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Is checks a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of checks?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a written order directing a bank to pay moneyExamples: "he paid all his bills by check"Synonyms: bank check, check, cheque
2. an appraisal of the state of affairsExamples: "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"Synonyms: assay, check
3. the bill in a restaurantExamples: "he asked the waiter for the check"Synonyms: check, chit, tab
4. the state of inactivity following an interruptionExamples: "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"Synonyms: arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
5. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correctExamples: "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"Synonyms: check, confirmation, substantiation, verification
6. the act of inspecting or verifyingExamples: "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"Synonyms: check, check-out procedure, checkout
verb (English)
1. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or conditionExamples: "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"Synonyms: check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out
2. make an examination or investigationExamples: "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"Synonyms: check
3. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of somethingExamples: "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"Synonyms: ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it
4. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsExamples: "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
5. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or cautionExamples: "She checked for an instant and missed a step"Synonyms: check
6. put a check mark on or near or next toExamples: "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"Synonyms: check, check off, mark, mark off, tick, tick off
Definition source: Wiktionary