rechecking

Double-checking for errors

Rechecking is checking again—verifying something a second time to confirm accuracy or catch errors: I'm rechecking the numbers before we submit.

The word implies deliberate verification rather than casual review, often prompted by doubt or caution.

verification

confirmation

Establishing something as true

revalidation · authentication · corroboration · substantiation · quality control · re-examination · reconfirmation · testing · retesting · certification

scrutiny

examination

Methodical assessment or review

evaluation · assessment · going over · looking over · re-evaluation · reassessment · second look · fresh eyes · close reading · fine-tooth comb

precision

accuracy

Degree of correctness

rigor · attention to detail · diligence · exactness · methodicalness · scrupulousness · fastidiousness · conscientiousness · painstaking · vigilance

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Opposites
verification effort

recheckingignoring

Deliberately not noticing

neglecting · disregarding · overlooking · skipping · glossing over

trust in initial assessment

recheckingtaking at face value

Believing something as presented

accepting · trusting · taking on faith · blind faith · taking for granted

Family

check, checked, checking, checks, checkout, checkers, checker, checklist, double-checked

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