doublecheck

Verify once more

To doublecheck is to verify something by checking it a second time: I doublechecked the address before we left.

The word implies careful attention—making sure you haven't made a mistake.

Also spelled as two words or hyphenated: double-check, double check.

verification

verify

Confirm accuracy or truth

corroborate · authenticate · cross-reference · countercheck · proofread · substantiate · certify · reassess · reexamine · second-look

scrutiny

examine

Study with attention

audit · assess · evaluate · scrutinize · investigate · study · probe · dissect · appraise · once-over

accuracy

precision

Accuracy of measurement

carefulness · diligence · rigor · exactness · error-free · flawless · careful · painstaking · scrupulous · vigilant

Opposites
verification effort

doublecheckaccept at face value

Believe without verification

assume · neglect · take for granted · take on faith · wing it

trust vs scrutiny

doublechecktake at face value

Accept without deeper analysis

take on faith · rubber-stamp

Family

doublechecks, doublechecked, doublechecking

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