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[ verb ] examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

Examples

"check the brakes" "Check out the engine"

Used in print

(Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)

Motion_picture cameras had been installed to film the audience , the reservation list was being checked_out name by name , and a special detail was already at_work in the parking_lot scrutinizing automobiles for a possible lead .

Related terms

analyze watch check check checker

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[ verb ] announce one's departure from a hotel

Used in print

(Frances and Richard Lockridge, Murder Has...)

These included , as one , Mr. and Mrs._Anthony_Payne , who had checked_in a little after noon the day before , and had not checked_out together .

Related terms

check_in report

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[ verb ] withdraw money by writing a check

Synonyms

cheque

Related terms

withdraw check

4
[ verb ] trace

Synonyms

run_down

Examples

"We are running down a few tips"

Related terms

pursue

5
[ verb ] be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

Synonyms

check

Examples

"These stories don't check!"

Related terms

match check

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[ verb ] record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased

Examples

"She was checking out the apples that the customer had put on the conveyer belt"

Related terms

checkout buy

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[ verb ] try to learn someone's opinions and intentions

Synonyms

feel_out sound_out

Examples

"I have to sound out the new professor"

Related terms

question

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