check
Squares pattern fabric
Check has many meanings, nearly all of which go back, surprisingly, to the one used in chess to indicate that a king is vulnerable.
Many verb senses of check have to do with the idea of restraint: the measures are intended to check the steep rise in rents.
Another common meaning of check is to inspect for some purpose: Check that the brakes work.
Noun uses of check are typically related to verb uses, and also include those designating a piece of paper with special symbolic value: I’ll pay by check; I’ll ask the waiter for the check; Do you have the coat check?
Study with attention
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- assessJudge worth or quality
- evaluateDetermine value or quality
survey · monitor · oversight · look over · go over · scan · probe · investigate
Confirm accuracy or truth
- confirmValidate as true
- validateConfirm as true
- authenticateConfirm as genuine
- certifyFormally verify as true
corroborate · substantiate · attest · affirm · vouch · proofread · vet · screen
Authority to direct
- curbRaised road margin
- restrainLimit freedom of movement
- limitMaximum allowed extent
- constrainTo limit or restrict
halt · stop · hold back · rein in · inhibit · contain · suppress · impede
Parasitic eight-legged pest
Woven crisscross pattern
- tartanPatterned clan fabric
- ginghamChecked plain-weave cotton
- squaresFour-sided equal figures
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
crisscross · houndstooth · windowpane · blocked · tiled · tablecloth · flannel
Male crowned ruler
Delay from uncertainty
- stopCease all motion
- setbackReverse in progress
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- delayEnforced waiting period
obstacle · snag · hitch · hindrance · stumbling block · holdup · slowdown · standstill
Bank branch identifier code
- account numberUnique client identifier digits
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- bounceSpring back after impact
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
examine
Study with attention
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
- assessJudge worth or quality
evaluate · survey · monitor · oversight · look over · go over · scan · probe · investigate · appraise
verify
Confirm accuracy or truth
- confirmValidate as true
- validateConfirm as true
- authenticateConfirm as genuine
certify · corroborate · substantiate · attest · affirm · vouch · proofread · vet · screen · audit
control
Authority to direct
constrain · halt · stop · hold back · rein in · inhibit · contain · suppress · impede · block
tick
Parasitic eight-legged pest
notation · indicator · done · verified · passed · grading · correct
plaid
Woven crisscross pattern
grid · crisscross · houndstooth · windowpane · blocked · tiled · tablecloth · flannel
king
Male crowned ruler
hesitation
Delay from uncertainty
- stopCease all motion
- setbackReverse in progress
- interruptionBreak in continuity
delay · obstacle · snag · hitch · hindrance · stumbling block · holdup · slowdown · standstill · stall
routing number
Bank branch identifier code
- account numberUnique client identifier digits
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- bounceSpring back after impact
checkrelease
To let go
liberate · free · unleash · accelerate · expedite
checkignore
Refuse to notice
overlook · neglect · disregard · assume · take for granted
checkcash
Ready spending funds
credit card · debit card · card · electronic transfer · wire transfer
- check outSettle up and leave
- check inConfirm your arrival
- checked outDeparted or zoned out
- check it outCasual urging to observe
- checking outExamining or departing
- rain checkPromise to reschedule
checked, checkup, checking, checks, chess, checkout, unchecked, checkered, checkers