noun
(1) A written order directing a bank to pay money.
(2) An appraisal of the state of affairs.
(3) The bill in a restaurant.
(4) The state of inactivity following an interruption.
(5) Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory.
(6) The act of inspecting or verifying.
(7) A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc..
(8) Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
(9) A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something.
(10) A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard.
(11) The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
(12) Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
(14) Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
(15) A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something Synonym: chip 1.
(16) A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard).
(17) The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess 1.
(18) Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey 1.
(19) (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king.
(24) Symbol for ticking off.
verb
(1) Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
(2) Make an examination or investigation.
(3) Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
(4) Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.
(5) Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution.
(6) Put a check mark on or near or next to.
(7) Slow the growth or development of.
(8) Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection.
(9) Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
(10) Block or impede (a player from the opposing team.
(11) Develop (a child's or animal's.
(12) Consign for shipment on a vehicle.
(13) Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping.
(14) Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey.
(15) Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost.
(16) Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on.
(17) Decline to initiate betting.
(18) Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of.
(20) Write out a check on a bank account.
(21) Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort.
(22) Verify by consulting a source or authority.
(23) Arrest the motion (of something.
(24) Make cracks or chinks in.
(25) Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only.
(26) Examine so as to determine accuracy.
(29) Be careful or certain to do something.
(30) Make certain of something.
(31) Lessen the intensity of.
(34) Hold or keep within limits.
(36) as if out of uncertainty or caution.
(37) Put a check mark on or next to.
(38) Be verified or confirmed.
(41) similar or consistent.
(42) Coincide in their characteristics.
(43) Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey 1.
(44) Train by instruction and practice.
(45) Especially to teach self-control.
(46) Abandon the intended prey.
(48) and pursue an inferior prey.
(50) Mark into squares or draw squares on.
(51) Draw crossed lines on 1.
(52) Decline to initiate betting 1.
(54) as of a danger or an enemy.
(55) Check the expansion or influence of.
(56) Write out a check on a bank account 2.
(59) or determine with certainty.
(60) usually by making an inquiry or other effort.
(61) Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly.
(63) Break or crack on the surface only.