Definitions
Checking - as a noun
A written order directing a bank to pay money
Example: "He paid all his bills by check"
An appraisal of the state of affairs
Example: "They made an assay of the contents"
The bill in a restaurant
Example: "He asked the waiter for the check"
The state of inactivity following an interruption
Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"
Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Example: "Fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
The act of inspecting or verifying
Example: "They made a check of their equipment"
A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Example: "As he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
Example: "She wore a skirt with checks"
The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
Example: "His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
Checking - as a verb
Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Example: "Check the brakes"
Make an examination or investigation
Example: "Check into the rumor"
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Example: "He verified that the valves were closed"
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"
Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
Example: "She checked for an instant and missed a step"
Put a check mark on or near or next to
Example: "Please check each name on the list"
Slow the growth or development of
Example: "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
Example: "These stories don't check!"
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example: "The two stories don't agree in many details"
Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example: "Parents must discipline their children"
Consign for shipment on a vehicle
Example: "Check your luggage before boarding"
Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Example: "Check your coat at the door"
Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Example: "The dog checked"
Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Decline to initiate betting
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Example: "Arrest the downward trend"
Place into check
Example: "He checked my kings"
Write out a check on a bank account
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Example: "I want to see whether she speaks french"
Verify by consulting a source or authority
Example: "Check the spelling of this word"
Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
Example: "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
Make cracks or chinks in
Example: "The heat checked the paint"
Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
Example: "The glass cracked when it was heated"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
CHECKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
CHECKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
CHECKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
