checks over

Examines for errors

Checks over means to examine something carefully, reviewing it for errors, completeness, or quality.

You might check over a report before submitting it or check over a used car before buying.

The phrase emphasizes thoroughness—not just a glance, but a deliberate inspection: She checked over the contract one more time before signing.

verification

audit

Formal accounts examination

certify · confirm · substantiate · attest · vouch · ascertain · proof · validation · authentication · corroboration

examination

inspection

Formal assessment of condition

analysis · appraisal · study · observation · inquiry · probe · perusal · investigation · scrutiny · diagnosis

supervision

oversight

Supervision or inadvertent omission

surveillance · guardianship · custodianship · safeguarding · minding · babysitting · chaperoning · proctoring

Opposites
attention and scrutiny

checks overignores

Refuses to acknowledge

neglects · overlooks · disregards · skips · passes over

thoroughness of review

checks overskims

Passes lightly over

glosses over · rubber-stamps

Family

check, checks, over, checked, checking, checker, checkers, checkup, checkmark

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