check

noun

1.
a written order directing a bank to pay money
bank check cheque
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check
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American spelling
2.
an appraisal of the state of affairs
assay
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check
3.
the bill in a restaurant
chit tab
4.
the state of inactivity following an interruption
arrest halt hitch stay stop stoppage
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check
5.
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
SW bevi truth of confirmation substantiation verification
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check
6.
the act of inspecting or verifying
checkout check-out procedure
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check
7.
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
check mark tick
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check
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American English
8.
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
rightening balk baulk deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance impediment
9.
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
chip
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check
10.
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
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check
11.
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
bridle curb
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check
12.
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
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check
13.
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king