check over

Review for errors

Check over means to examine something carefully to verify it's correct, complete, or in good condition.

You might check over a document for errors, check over your car before a road trip, or ask someone to check over your work.

The phrase emphasizes thoroughness—a quick glance doesn't qualify.

Could you check over these figures before I submit the report?

Related

analyse · observe · reread · survey · proof-read · audit · canvass · keep an eye on · red pen · study · troubleshoot · watch · evaluate · glance · revise · eyeball · clipboard · thorough

Opposites
thoroughness of examination

check overignore

Refuse to notice

neglect · skim · overlook · disregard · breeze through

direction of action

check overcreate

Cause to exist

produce · draft · compose · write · generate

verification vs. introduction of errors

check oversabotage

Deliberate disruption of operations

corrupt · mess up · bungle

Family

check, over, checked, checkup, checking, checks, unchecked, checkered, checkers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G