double-check
Verify once more
Double-check is to verify something by checking it a second time: I double-checked the address before leaving.
The word implies careful attention—you want to be certain.
As a noun, it's the act of verification itself: Give the numbers a quick double-check.
Confirm accuracy or truth
- confirmValidate as true
- validateConfirm as true
- cross-referenceNotation pointing elsewhere
- corroborateConfirm with supporting evidence
authenticate · recheck · proofread · audit · inspect · scrutinize · examine · vet
Verify something previously established
- reassureEase someone's doubts
- second-lookSubsequent examination or review
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- backstopBarrier behind target area
precaution · fail-safe · belt-and-suspenders · redundancy · backup · certainty · confidence · assurance
verify
Confirm accuracy or truth
- confirmValidate as true
- validateConfirm as true
- cross-referenceNotation pointing elsewhere
corroborate · authenticate · recheck · proofread · audit · inspect · scrutinize · examine · vet · substantiate
reconfirm
Verify something previously established
- reassureEase someone's doubts
- second-lookSubsequent examination or review
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
backstop · precaution · fail-safe · belt-and-suspenders · redundancy · backup · certainty · confidence · assurance · security
- cautioncareful, be careful, cautious, caution, watch out
- examinationsexam, examination, checkup, reexamination, recheck
- hyphenated wordsup-to-date, pitch-black, jaw-dropping, round-the-clock, air-conditioned
- verificationverification, validation, authentication, certification, proof
- verifyconfirm, verify, validate, authenticate, certify
- checkspaycheck, blank checks, personal checks, preflight, final review
double-checkoverlook
Miss or commanding view
skip · ignore · neglect · skim · gloss over
double-checktake for granted
Assume without questioning
take at face value · take on trust · take on faith · assume · presume