Meaning of check
Definition of check
an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
the state of inactivity following an interruption; "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"
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.; "as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks"
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
(verb)
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "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"
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "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"